Night Telemetry Patient Care Technician

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs. This role involves routine assistive tasks for unlicensed personnel in a hospital setting.

You will assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and vital signs, under RN direction. The position requires completion of a nursing assistant or related course and preferred hospital experience; the work shift is Night in the Medical Telemetry unit.

Qualifications

• Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred; One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair washing, oral care).
• Assist with nutrition/feeding and meal tray setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs; report abnormalities to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs check

Attention to detail

Education

Nursing Assistant course

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs. This role involves routine assistive tasks for unlicensed personnel in a hospital setting.

You will assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and vital signs, under RN direction. The position requires completion of a nursing assistant or related course and preferred hospital experience; the work shift is Night in the Medical Telemetry unit.