Patient Support Technician, Surgical Specialty, FT, Night

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the Surgical Specialty unit. This full-time, night-shift role involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility under the supervision of a registered nurse. Ideal candidates will have training as a Nursing Assistant and possess a passion for compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education confirmed through Nursing Assistant training or South Carolina CNA certification.
• Previous experience in a nursing or medical assistant role preferred.
• Current CPR Heart Saver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs accurately.
• Support patients with ambulation and nutrition as directed.

Skills

Assistance with patient hygiene

Monitoring vital signs

Feeding assistance

Ambulation support

Education

Completion of Nursing Assistant or similar course

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Patient Support Technician, Surgical Specialty, FT, Night

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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 values: 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 of hospital clerical experience preferred.
  
  

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, we may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state-required training at the time of hire.
• In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, we may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at the time of hire.
  
  

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Current CPR Heart Saver
• Candidates must complete the PrimaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support, Heart Saver certification or higher preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA
  
  

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

1333 Taylor St Baptist

Facility

1520 Baptist Hospital

Department

15206231 Surgical Specialty

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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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