Patient Support Technician, 5th Averyt West-Adult Psych, PRN, Night

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Prisma Health as a Patient Support Technician on the 5th Averyt West-Adult Psych unit. This position involves performing essential assistive tasks for patients, ensuring their health and comfort, and works closely with registered nurses to deliver quality care. Candidates are expected to have relevant training and certifications, and be prepared to work night shifts in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or Medical Assistant course required.
• Previous experience in a related field preferred.
• Current CPR Heart saver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Document and report vital signs accurately to registered nurse.
• Support patient needs related to elimination and basic care.

Skills

Patient Care

Assisting with Hygiene

Feeding and Nutrition

Monitoring Vital Signs

Fall Prevention

Education

Completion of Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech course

Job description

Patient Support Technician, 5th Averyt West-Adult Psych, PRN, Night

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Job Summary

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.

• Essential Functions
• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.
• Completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

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

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
• In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
  
  

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Current CPR Heart saver
• Candidates must successfully complete PrimaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support, Heart saver certification or higher preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA

• ID
  
  

SN0023

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

1502 Behavioral Care

Department

15026557 5th Averyt West - Adult Psych

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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