Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, DAYS

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is looking for unlicensed assistive personnel to support the Registered Nurse in meeting patient's basic needs at Richland Hospital. Responsibilities include aiding with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and vital signs monitoring.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a relevant course. CPR certification is also mandatory. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, or related course.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Current CPR Heartsaver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs.
• Help patients with nutrition and feeding tasks.
• Support patient ambulation and fall prevention.
• Monitor and document vital signs accurately.

Skills

Assisting with personal hygiene

Nutrition and feeding assistance

Ambulation support

Monitoring vital signs

Basic CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant course

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.

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, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals 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 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

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106506 9E Acute Care of the Elderly