Patient Support Technician, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine assistive tasks to help the Registered Nurse meet basic patient needs. This is an unlicensed assistive personnel role serving the Peds School Age-Adolescents department at Richland Hospital.

Requirements

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course, or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization, is required.
• Current CPR Heartsaver certification is required.
• Successfully complete the PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous CNA, CMA, or related experience preferred.
• One year of hospital clerical experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification, or higher preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous CNA, CMA, or related experience.
• One year of hospital clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Assist patients with nutrition and feeding, including feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assist patients with ambulation, including dangling, walking, using assistive devices, and implementing fall-prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Assist patients with elimination needs, including getting to the bathroom and using a bedside commode, bedpan, or urinal.
• Accurately monitor and document patient inputs and outputs.
• Accurately complete and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse oximetry or ETCO2.
• Report abnormal vital-sign values to the registered nurse.

What This Job Offers

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