Patient Support Technician II, FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Richland, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support the registered nurse in meeting basic patient needs during the night shift. Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, ambulation, hygiene, and vital signs, plus potential duties like drawing blood or performing EKGs under supervision.

Requirements include completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant program; high school diploma preferred;

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant program completion.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with nutrition, feeding, and meal setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Support elimination routines and monitor urine/diaper output.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.
• Assist with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Possible duties include draw blood or EKG under supervision.

Skills

Nutrition assistance

Ambulation support

Vital signs monitoring

Personal hygiene support

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Patient Care Technician program

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs 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 purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• 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 ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse.
• Performs additional skilled duties to include any of the following: Monitor Tech, Drawing Blood, or Performing EKGs.
• Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant program. Completion of additional skilled coursework (e.g., Phlebotomy or basic arrhythmia) or independent skill validation through Nursing Education, in drawing blood, EKG, or Cardiac Care Technician. High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred. One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of completion of a nursing assistant or medical assistant training course, may accept completion of Nursing Fundamentals course.
• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former state CN A 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

• Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to successfully complete 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