Patient Support Technician, PT, Days

Prisma Health • Richland, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel. Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding, ambulation, elimination, personal hygiene, and monitors patient vital signs. May also perform additional skilled duties such as Monitor Tech, Drawing Blood, or Performing EKGs.

Requirements

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course required.
• Completion of certificate course, or independent skill validation through Nursing Education, in drawing blood, EKG, or Cardiac Care Technician required.
• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of Fundamental of Nursing and medical surgical clinical rotation.
• Applicants must successfully complete unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred.
• One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse.
• Regularly performs additional skilled duties to include any of the following: Monitor Tech, Drawing Blood, or Performing EKGs.
• Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.

What This Job Offers

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