Patient Support Technician, FT, Day

Prisma Health Columbia, SC Fulltime

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Summary

Day-shift, non-management work assisting nurses with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, elimination, and documenting vital signs. Requires CPR Heartsaver, completion of a nursing assistant/patient care tech/medical assistant/nursing fundamentals course, and unit secretary training within 90 days.

Highlights

Shift
Day
Experience
Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant, or related experience preferred; 1 year hospital clerical experience preferred
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Certifications
Current CPR Heartsaver required; Basic Life Support or higher preferred
Training Provided
Unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire
Department
9E Acute Care of the Elderly
Reports To
Supervisor, manager, director, or executive

Job description

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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 a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
  • Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
  • One year hospital clerical experience preferred.


In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, will accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

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
Richland

Facility
Richland Hospital

Department
9E Acute Care of the Elderly

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