Patient Support Technician, PRN, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, SC is seeking a Patient Support Technician for MICU, Day shift, PRN. This role supports Registered Nurses by performing routine assistive tasks to meet basic patient needs.

Responsibilities include hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination support, and documenting vital signs under supervision; completion of unit secretary training within 90 days is required; CPR Heartsaver is required; CNA/CMA coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• Unlicensed assistive personnel providing basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and elimination.
• Documentation of vital signs and alerting RN to abnormal values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with feeding, meal setup, and nutrition support.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Accurately document vitals (BP, pulse, temp, oxygenation).

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA course or nursing fundamentals

Job description

Patient Support Technician, MICU, PRN, Days*

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 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.

Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

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

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

MICU