Patient Support Technician, 8 E Orthopedics, Full-Time, Days

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital, Orthopedics department, is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs. You will assist with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, elimination, and vital-sign checks under RN direction in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Education requirements include completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course; High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant or related experience preferred (one year hospital clerical experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with needs related to personal hygiene (bathing, hair care, oral care).
• Assists with nutrition and feeding (feeding, drinks, meal trays).
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assists with elimination needs; supports bathroom access and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Completes and documents vital signs; reports abnormal values to RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant training

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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 purpose: 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 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

• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

8E - Orthopedics

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