Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, Variable

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Support Technician to assist nursing staff in fulfilling basic patient needs. This full-time role in Columbia, SC, includes aiding with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility assistance, and vital signs monitoring. Ideal candidates will have completed a nursing assistant program and possess compassion in their work.

Qualifications

• Education of nursing assistant or medical assistant preferred.
• Must hold current CPR certification.
• One year hospital clerical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs accurately.
• Provide nutritional support to patients as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Completion of Nursing Assistant course or equivalent

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Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: 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 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, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
  
  

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Current CPR Heart saver
• Candidates must successfully complete PrimaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support, Heart saver certification or higher preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA
  
  

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106252 Cardiac Cath Prep & Recovery

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R1118057

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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