Nursing Technician II - 4th South Medical FT AM

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

6d • 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 nutrition services, transport, daily hygiene, mobility, data collection, and other assigned activities. The position is on the 4th Medical - South unit, full-time, on the day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

The technician participates in patient care and safety, helps prepare rooms and equipment, assists with admissions and discharges, and provides activities of daily living support. The role also includes maintaining patient records, coordinating clerical and supply needs, communicating patient information, supporting teamwork and quality improvement, and completing required training and certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a nurse technician. One year of experience may be substituted by certification as a Nursing Assistant or successful completion of a fundamentals of nursing course.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions related to patient plans of care and report changes in patient condition or relevant observations to the nurse.
• Provide safety measures according to unit standards and act to prevent injury.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions; assist with admission procedures and orient patients to the environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and mobility; change linens, make beds, and organize patient environments within prescribed limits.
• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by obtaining necessary equipment and gathering belongings.
• Share knowledge with coworkers, accept work assignments, and promote a positive working environment.
• Attend or review staff communications, support performance improvement activities, and adopt new methods as appropriate.
• Communicate patient events and issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; coordinate tasks and complete assignments within the specified time frame.
• Follow equipment maintenance requirements, troubleshoot malfunctions, request repairs, and maintain equipment inventories.
• Work cooperatively with healthcare teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and participating in team problem-solving.
• Prioritize workload to meet patient and unit needs; restock patient rooms and clerical supplies.
• Assist with and document 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, assembling, checking, and routing records as required.
• Schedule physician appointments, call physician consults, request medical record copies when indicated, and arrange patient transportation as requested.
• Use medical terminology effectively and maintain, organize, and restock clerical supplies and forms.
• Credit supplies and equipment to the appropriate department; order specialty items and follow procedures for returning outside-vendor specialty equipment.
• Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training and mandatory classes, and meet attendance and service expectations.
• Comply with annual employee health requirements and hazardous waste handling procedures, including initial and annual RCRA training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 6%, with enrollment available on day one.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary, with optional supplemental life insurance 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.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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