Patient Support Technician, Nephrology, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This hybrid role performs duties as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, and Monitor Tech. The technician assists Registered Nurses with patient care based on individualized plans of care, performs delegated basic nursing activities and unit secretary duties, collects data, monitors and documents patient status, and maintains patient confidentiality. The role includes observing cardiac monitors for abnormal rhythms under the supervision of a registered nurse, using safe patient-handling practices, informing the RN of activities and observations, and maintaining a neat, clean patient environment. The position is full-time on the night shift at Tuomey Hospital in the Nephrology department. It reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive and is a non-management role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care technician training program.
One year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Complete formal arrhythmia training after hire and pass the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within two attempts and within 30 days of hire.
Maintain arrhythmia competencies annually for the monitor technician role.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
Current or former state CNA certification may be accepted in lieu of verification of a nursing assistant training program.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patients, families, and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency; assist visitors and answer phones or intercoms.
Participate in patient-care rounding with unit staff and introduce oneself to patients and families using AIDET.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, toileting, walking, and repositioning; provide assistance with colostomy bags and urinary catheter removal as described.
Assist with fall-prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated, and remove or reapply anti-emboli hose or compression devices.
Collect vital signs, fluid intake and output, and basic or sterile specimens; perform delegated point-of-care testing and report lab values to the RN.
Document and maintain patient data in the medical record and inform the RN about activities, observations, and changes in patient status.
Help maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
Manage unit supplies and equipment, including ordering, stocking, monitoring PAR levels, and organizing supply rooms.
Perform reception and clerical duties at the nurse's station, including responding to patient calls in person or by intercom.
Receive report from the previous shift and document monitor strips according to policy.
Continuously observe cardiac monitors and report rhythm changes to the appropriate RN; complete telemetry summary reports according to policy.
Manage and distribute transmitter boxes and ensure their timely return to the surveillance center after telemetry is discontinued.
Report poor transmission, telemetry system failures, and other problems to appropriate personnel and departments.
Maintain adequate telemetry supplies and keep monitoring areas and equipment clean and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.