Patient Care Technician — EKG & Nursing Support

Prisma Health; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Sumter, SC is seeking a nurse tech/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide direct patient care in the Medical Stepdown Unit. The role includes performing EKGs, basic nursing tasks, and maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities include safe care delivery, timely communication with staff and families, and proper use of equipment. Prior CNA/CMA or nursing fundamentals training is preferred; hospital experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; CNA/CMA training or nursing fundamentals required; EKG course preferred.
• Experience: 1 year nurse tech hospital or skilled nursing facility if education requirements are not fully met.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care, simple and complex procedures, multiple treatments, waived testing and transports assigned patients.
• Performs EKGs.
• Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation.
• Communicates and informs appropriate personnel, patients and family members in a timely manner.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies safely; orders supplies as needed; labels specimens correctly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Patient care skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CMA training + EKG course

Job description

Prisma Health in Sumter, SC is seeking a nurse tech/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide direct patient care in the Medical Stepdown Unit. The role includes performing EKGs, basic nursing tasks, and maintaining patient records.

Responsibilities include safe care delivery, timely communication with staff and families, and proper use of equipment. Prior CNA/CMA or nursing fundamentals training is preferred; hospital experience is valued.