Patient Support Technician, FT, Night

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland operates the Family Birthplace and seeks a dedicated Patient Support Technician to assist during night shifts. You will help with basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring vital signs.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and may require completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Must complete Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene.
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention.
• Document vitals and report abnormal values to the RN.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Education

Nursing Assistant course

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.

• Patient Support Technician , Family Birthplace, Richland, FT Nights*

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

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

The Family Birthplace

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