Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, NIGHTS

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech for the Night shift at Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. You will assist the Registered Nurse with basic patient care, including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and bedside assistance under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring inputs/outputs, recording vital signs, and promptly reporting concerns to the RN. The role requires CPR Heartsaver and completion of PrismaHealth unit secretary training within 90 days of

Qualifications

• 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 school verification of nursing assistant training, SC CNA certification accepted at time of hire
• In lieu of school verification of medical assistant training, CMA certification accepted at time of hire
• Current CPR Heartsaver required; Basic Life Support or Heartsaver certification preferred
• Must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and elimination
• Monitors inputs and outputs and records vital signs
• Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse

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

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

9E Acute Care of the Elderly

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