Patient Support Technician, FT, Days

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PrismaHealth is seeking a dedicated Patient Support Technician for the Peds School Age-Adolescents unit at Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. This full-time, dayshift role supports Registered Nurses by delivering routine assistive care to meet basic patient needs in a pediatric setting.

The role requires CPR Heartsaver; completion of PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days of hire and prior hospital clerical experience are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Completion of CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization required.
• Previous CNA/CMA experience preferred; hospital clerical experience is valued.
• Current CPR Heartsaver certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth, etc.).
• Support nutrition and feeding, including meal setup and feeding assistance.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Assist with elimination, monitor intake/output, and position for comfort.
• Accurately measure and document vital signs and report abnormal values to the RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA or CMA course / nursing fundamentals

Tools

Unit secretary training

Job description

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Job Summary

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

**Patient Support Technician, Peds School Age-Adolescents, FT, Days**

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Accurately 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.

Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

Other Required Skills and Experience

Current CPR Heartsaver required. Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.

Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

7 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Peds School Age-Adolescent

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