Patient Support Technician, Acute Care Surgical Trauma, Full Time, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Support Technician. This role involves assisting patients with hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation, as well as monitoring vital signs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and completion of a relevant training course. Compassion and effective communication skills are essential. This is a full-time position located at 5 Medical Park Rd, Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant or medical assistant experience preferred.
• CPR Heart Saver certification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs.
• Report abnormal values to the registered nurse.
• Aid elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care course

CPR Heart Saver

PrimaHealth unit secretary course

Job description

Patient Support Technician, Acute Care Surgical Trauma, Full Time, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 reports 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

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106508 Surgical Nursing - 7 E