Patient Support Technician, Ambulatory Surgery, FT, Day

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Heartsaver required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals course in lieu of nursing assistant or medical assistant training course.
• Current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
• Current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding, including assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation, including dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Meets patients' needs related to elimination, including 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, including assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02, and reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.

What This Job Offers

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