Patient Support Technician, PT, Night

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC, seeks a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs. You will assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and vital signs documentation.

This role requires completion of a nursing assistant, CMA or CNA program and a high school diploma; prior hospital clerical experience is preferred. Night shift opportunities are available and the team is committed to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of school verification, CNA certification may be accepted.
• In lieu of school verification, CMA certification may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth, hands).
• Assists with nutrition and feeding; sets up meal trays.
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Assists with elimination and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Records vital signs and reports abnormalities to RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

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

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Surgical Nursing - 7 E

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