Patient Support Technician, Richland, FT - Variable

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, SC seeks a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in meeting basic patient needs. Responsibilities include hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs under RN supervision.

Minimum requirements include a CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals and a high school diploma. CPR Heartsaver is required and hospital clerical experience is preferred. Training will be provided within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Heartsaver required.
• Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.
• Team members must complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, feeding, and ambulation.
• Assist with elimination needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Record and report vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygenation) to RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA CMA 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.

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

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106111 Peds School Age-Adolescent

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