Patient Support Technician, Murray Suite PRN Variable

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Support Technician for the Murray Suite PRN Variable role to assist in basic patient care alongside registered nurses. The role requires performing essential tasks such as personal hygiene support, meal assistance, and monitoring vital signs, aimed at enhancing patient well-being in a compassionate healthcare environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably prior experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant course preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Prior experience as a nursing assistant or medical assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal hygiene and nutrition needs.
• Documents patient vital signs and reports abnormal values.
• Supports patient ambulation and implements fall prevention measures.

Skills

Patient assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Basic life support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech course

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Job Summary

To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel

Accountabilities

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Required Licensure

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106544 Murray Suite

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R1117905

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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