Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Support Technician performs routine assistive tasks to help the Registered Nurse meet basic patient needs, functioning as unlicensed assistive personnel. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. This is a non-management role that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Prisma Health's vision is to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities served, requiring talented individuals in every role.

Requirements

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
• Current or former CNA certification (may be accepted in lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course).
• Current or former CMA certification (may be accepted in lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

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.
• Completes and documents patient vital signs, including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed