Patient Support Technician, FT, Nights

Prisma Health • Richland, WA

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About The Position

The Patient Support Technician performs routine assistive tasks to help the Registered Nurse meet basic patient needs as unlicensed assistive personnel. The role supports patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and monitoring, while following Prisma Health’s purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.” The position is in the 9E Acute Care of the Elderly department at Richland Hospital.

Requirements

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant, or related experience preferred.
• One year of hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Current or former CNA certification may be accepted in lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, as proof of completed state-required training at time of hire.
• Current or former CMA certification may be accepted in lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

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, helping patients drink, and setting up meal trays.
• Assist patients with ambulation, including dangling, walking, use of assistive devices, and fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Assist patients with elimination needs, including getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, bedpan, or urinal; accurately monitor inputs and outputs.
• Complete and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse oximetry or ETC02; report abnormal values to the registered nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Successfully complete the Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

What This Job Offers

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