Patient Support Technician, FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Marion Suite in Richland Hospital seeks a Patient Support Technician for night shifts. You will perform routine assistive tasks to help the Registered Nurse meet basic patient needs, under supervision.

You'll aid with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and monitor vital signs, documenting findings and reporting abnormalities to the nurse. This role requires CNA/CMA training or nursing fundamentals and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals required.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• CPR Heartsaver and BLS certification required or higher.
• Candidates must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal hygiene (bathing, hair care, teeth brushing, washing hands).
• Assists with nutrition and feeding (setting up meal trays, helping with feeding).
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assists with elimination needs and tracks inputs/outputs.
• Records and reports vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, respiratory, SpO2/ETCO2) to RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

BLS Certification

Hospital clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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

*Patient Support Technician, Marion Suite, FT, Nights*

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

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Marion Suite