Patient Support Technician, Cardiac Telemetry, FT, Night

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Baptist Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs on the Cardiac Telemetry unit during the night shift. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and elimination; take and document vital signs; and communicate findings to the nursing team.

A Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program completion is required, with CPR Heart Saver certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience: hospital setting experience preferred.
• Certifications: Current CPR Heart Saver required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Assist with feeding, ambulation, and fall prevention as directed.
• Assist with elimination and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Document vitals and report abnormal values to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Education

Nursing Assistant program / Medical Assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Assists the 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 the 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 the time of hire.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Current CPR Heart Saver

Candidates must successfully complete the 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

Baptist Hospital

Department

Cardiac Telemetry

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