Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, Days
About The Position
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands. Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays. Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse. Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs. Completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Current CPR Heart saver
- Candidates must successfully complete PrimaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
- In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
- In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
- One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support , Heart saver certification or higher preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene.
- Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding.
- Assists patients with needs related to ambulation.
- Meets patients' needs related to elimination.
- Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.
- Completes and documents patient vital signs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
