Patient Support Technician, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the Neonatal Intensive Care unit to assist the Registered Nurse in routine tasks and patient care. The role focuses on helping with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and monitoring vital signs under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate has a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course and may hold CPR/HELSER certifications, with hospital clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of the Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training, Nursing Fundamentals course accepted.
• In lieu of school verification, current or former SC CNA certification accepted at hire.
• In lieu of school verification, CMA certification accepted at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, hair washing, brushing teeth, grooming).
• Assist with feeding and meal tray setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with toileting and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Document and report patient vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, oxygenation) to RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

BLS Heartsaver

Unit secretary training

Hospital clerical experience

Education

Nursing Assistant course

Medical Assistant course

High School diploma

Nursing Fundamentals course

CNA certification

CMA certification

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.

*Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, Days: Neonatal Intensive Care*

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 a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of completion of a nursing assistant or medical assistant training course, will accept completion of Nursing Fundamentals course.

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will 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, will accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

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

Day (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Neonatal Intensive Care

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