Patient Support Technician, FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role involves assisting the registered nurse with basic patient care tasks and ensuring comfort and safety for neonates during night shift.

Required training includes completion of a Nursing Assistant or related program; CNA certification is acceptable. Prior hospital experience is preferred, and the position reports to a unit supervisor within Neonatal Intensive Care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• In lieu of school verification, CNA certification may be accepted at time of hire.
• Experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, or related role preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with personal hygiene: bathing, hair care, teeth brushing, hand washing.
• Support nutrition and feeding: help with meals and trays.
• Assist ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Support elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Document vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Patient care

Nursing assistant

Medical terminology

Communication

Formation

Nursing Assistant certification

High School Diploma

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

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.

• Patient Support Technician: Neonatal Intensive Care**

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

Night (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Neonatal Intensive Care

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