Patient Support Technician, PT, Day

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PrismaHealth is seeking a part-time Patient Support Technician for Richland Springs Hospital in Columbia, SC. The role supports the Registered Nurse by assisting with daily patient care, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and vital signs.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA/CMA or nursing fundamentals, has a High School Diploma, and possesses CPR Heartsaver certification. Hospital clerical experience is preferred; 90-day unit secretary training is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization required.
• Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Heartsaver required; BLS or Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.
• Must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, hair washing, brushing teeth, and hand washing.
• Assists with nutrition and feeding, including meal tray setup and serving.
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assists with elimination needs and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Record vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

Unit secretary training

Nursing assistance experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA course

Nursing fundamentals 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.

*Patient Support Technician, Richland Springs, Part Time -Day*

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

11 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Springs Hospital

Department

RS Behavioral Care

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