Patient Support Technician, Med-Surg, FT, Days

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

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks a Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs at Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC. Duties include hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring patient status during night shifts.

The role requires completion of a nursing assistant or related program; hospital experience preferred. In lieu of coursework, CNA/CMA certifications may be considered. Unit secretary training within 90 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with feeding and meal setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination (bathroom, bedpan, bedside commode) and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs; report abnormal values to the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant course

Nursing Fundamentals course

Medical 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.

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 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 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

• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

Baptist Hospital

Department

Med - Surg

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