Patient Support Technician, FT, Nights
Summary
Night shift assisting nurses with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, elimination, and vital signs in behavioral care. Requires CNA/CMA course or nursing fundamentals, current CPR Heartsaver, and completion of unit secretary course within 90 days; high school diploma preferred.
Highlights
- Shift
- Night
- Experience
- Previous CNA, CMA, or related experience preferred; 1 year hospital clerical experience preferred
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; CNA/CMA course or nursing fundamentals required
- Certifications
- Current CPR Heartsaver required; BLS or higher preferred
- Physical Requirements
- Assist patients with ambulation, walking, and personal hygiene
- Training Provided
- PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire
- Department
- RS Behavioral Care
- Reports To
- Supervisor, manager, director, or executive
- Type
- Full-Time
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.
**Patient Support Technician, RS Behavioral Care, FT, Nights**
Accountabilities
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
Richland Springs Hospital
Department
RS Behavioral Care
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Job Summary
Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.
**Patient Support Technician, RS Behavioral Care, FT, Nights**
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
Richland Springs Hospital
Department
RS Behavioral Care
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.