Nursing Technician II - 7th Surgical East - FT AM

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

1d • 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, hygiene, mobility, and data collection. This position is on the 7th Surgical East unit and is full time, working a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

The technician assists with patient care and safety, prepares rooms and equipment, supports admissions and discharges or transfers, and provides assistance with activities of daily living. The role also involves documenting and communicating patient information, maintaining patient charts and supplies, coordinating tasks with the care team, and following professional, safety, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a nurse technician.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days of hire.
• Maintain required certifications and complete required safety, mandatory, and RCRA training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions related to the patient plan of care and report changes in patient condition or relevant observations to the nurse.
• Provide safety measures according to unit standards and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for admissions, assist with admission procedures, and orient patients to their environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living; change linens, make beds, organize patient environments, and provide other personalized services within prescribed limits.
• 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; coordinate tasks and complete assigned work within specified time frames.
• Maintain equipment as required, including troubleshooting malfunctions and arranging repairs.
• Work cooperatively with healthcare teams, respond to requests, and participate in team problem-solving.
• Prioritize workload based on patient and unit needs, restock patient rooms, and assist with environmental checks required by policy and regulators.
• Respond promptly to communication devices to meet patient needs.
• Enter pertinent information in the electronic medical record and maintain patient charts, including verifying, filing, assembling, checking, and routing records according to procedure.
• 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, restock, and order clerical and patient-care supplies and specialty items.
• Follow procedures for crediting supplies and equipment and returning specialty equipment from outside vendors.
• Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training and other mandatory classes, meet attendance and service expectations, and comply with annual employee health requirements.
• Manage hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable procedures; complete initial RCRA training within six months of hire and annual RCRA training thereafter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Share knowledge with coworkers, accept assignments, follow the Code of Conduct, stay informed about organizational activities, and support performance improvement and change processes.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) match plan enrollment from day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance at 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.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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