Nursing Technician II- 7th South Medical

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Technician II is a member of the nursing care team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role supports patients with activities including nutrition services, transport, daily hygiene, mobility, and data collection. The position is on 7th South Medical and is full-time on the AM shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

The technician contributes to patient care and safety, supports admissions and discharges, assists with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a comfortable patient environment. The role also includes clinical and clerical support, resource management, equipment and supply handling, documentation in the electronic medical record, and coordination with patients, families, and health care teams. The technician maintains required certifications and training and complies with organizational policies and professional responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a nurse technician. One year of experience may be substituted with certification as a Nursing Assistant or successful completion of a fundamentals of nursing course.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days of hire.
• Maintain required certifications and complete mandatory safety and other training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions related to the patient plan of care.
• Report patient-condition changes and observations relevant to patient needs to the nurse.
• Provide safety measures according to unit standards and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Prepare rooms or equipment for expected admissions, assist with admissions, and orient patients to the environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living; change linens, make beds, organize patient environments, and provide other permitted personalized services.
• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by obtaining necessary equipment and gathering belongings.
• Communicate patient events and issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; complete assigned tasks within specified time frames and coordinate and prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs.
• Maintain equipment as required, troubleshoot malfunctions, request repairs, and support equipment inventory and evaluation activities.
• Work cooperatively with health care teams, respond to requests, communicate information, and participate in team problem-solving.
• Restock patient rooms and clerical supplies; assist with ordering supplies and specialty items and returning specialty equipment from outside vendors.
• Assist with environmental checks as required by policy and regulatory agencies.
• Respond promptly to communication devices to meet patient needs.
• Enter pertinent information into the electronic medical record and maintain patient charts, including verifying and filing information and assembling, checking, and routing files for surgery, transfer, discharge, or death.
• Schedule physician appointments, call physician consults, request medical-record copies when indicated, and arrange patient transportation as requested.
• Use medical terminology and maintain clerical stock levels; remove outdated forms or supplies, organize clerical supplies, prepare new charts, and credit supplies and equipment to the appropriate department.
• Maintain required certifications, complete yearly safety training and mandatory classes, meet attendance and service expectations, and comply with annual employee health requirements.
• Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals are appropriately discarded, stored, labeled, closed, and managed for offsite disposal; complete initial and annual RCRA training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Share knowledge with coworkers, support a positive working environment, accept assignments, follow the Code of Conduct, and remain informed about organizational activities and performance improvement efforts.
• Participate in change and performance improvement processes and serve as a positive role model for students and staff.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan enrollment eligibility beginning day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED