Patient Care Technician II — Compassionate Medical Support

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health invites applications for a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician role at Richland Hospital, Columbia. The ideal candidate assists with feeding, mobility, elimination, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Experience in hospital settings is preferred. The position is based on-site at Richland, within the OB/GYN department, and requires completion of a relevant training program. BLS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant program.
• Preferred: experience as nursing assistant, medical assistant, or related role.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with nutrition, feeding, drinking and meal setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Support patients with elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs; report abnormal values to RN.
• Perform skilled duties including monitor tech, drawing blood or EKGs as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene and comfort measures.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Documentation

Feeding assistance

Mobility assistance

EKG

Education

Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician / Medical Assistant program

Tools

EKG

Blood draw

Job description

Prisma Health invites applications for a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician role at Richland Hospital, Columbia. The ideal candidate assists with feeding, mobility, elimination, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Experience in hospital settings is preferred. The position is based on-site at Richland, within the OB/GYN department, and requires completion of a relevant training program. BLS certification is a plus.