Patient Support Technician, General Surgery, PT, Nights

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary : To provide direct care as assigned. May require access to storage areas where medications are kept and carry out procedures that require the use of non-prescription medications. Accountabilities Performs responsibilities accurately, timely, and safely for assigned patients/area. Communicates and informs appropriate personnel, patients and family members of pertinent information in a timely manner. Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation. Utilizes equipment and supplies safely and appropriately; orders supplies as needed; labels specimens correctly. Performs basic nursing care, simple and complex procedures, multiple treatments, waived testing and transports assigned patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of tech training course as evidenced by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.
• Medical Assistant Training also acceptable.
• 1 year nurse tech hospital experience or skilled nursing facility is required if the candidate does not meet all of the educational requirements.
• Computer experience is required.
• Heartsaver required.
• Must possess skills necessary to care for patients.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred.
• NT: 2 years NT/NA experience is preferred
• Candidates without the preferred experience are eligible for hire if they meet all of the educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs responsibilities accurately, timely, and safely for assigned patients/area.
• Communicates and informs appropriate personnel, patients and family members of pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies safely and appropriately; orders supplies as needed; labels specimens correctly.
• Performs basic nursing care, simple and complex procedures, multiple treatments, waived testing and transports assigned patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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