Patient Support Technician, RS Behavioral Care, FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Support Technician to assist nurses with basic patient needs at their Columbia facility. The role includes personal care tasks, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety. This full-time night shift position is ideal for individuals with a high school diploma and CNA/CMA certification.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Complete and document vital signs accurately.
• Current CPR Heartsaver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks to assist the Registered Nurse with patient needs.
• Document patient vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Help patients with personal hygiene and nutrition.

Skills

Patient Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Nutritional Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course completion

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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.

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

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1501 Richland Springs Hospital

Department

15016560 RS Behavioral Care

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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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