Patient Support Technician, Acute Care Spine Unit, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing or other medical education program OR completion of a "Patient Care Technician" program that requires successful completion of a clinical rotation OR Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field with previous exposure to the acute care environment OR completion of academic Healthcare Technician program that requires a minimum of 40 clinical hours.
If for a unit with cardiac monitoring, curriculum must have included a cardiac care course or will be completed within 2 months of hire OR completion of EMT-Basic course.
No experience required.
Organizational and time management skills
Customer service skills
Interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Active participation in Prisma Health PST-AC apprenticeship education leading to satisfactory completion of all apprenticeship skills validation, educational and on-the-job training components.

Responsibilities

Participates in patient rounding and under supervision of the RN actively engages in review of harm prevention measures such as: efficient turning and repositioning, VAP Bundle, ensuring cures caps remain on IV lines and monitoring CL dressings for soiling
Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to include, but not limited to basic blood glucose collection, coughing /deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse ox and oxygen set up, dressing changes recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial response and reporting.
Emptying and measuring drainage equipment.
Assists patients with needs related to 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 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.
Performs other administrative duties as requested.
Performs other basic care duties as requested and delegated by licensed personnel.
Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, utilizing a bedside commode, utilizing a bedpan, or utilizing a urinal.
Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.
Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETCO2.
Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse
Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.
Performs individualized unit-based skills based on the type and needs of unit after training and competency established at Prisma Health to include adjusting fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, EKG, and monitoring telemetry rhythms.
Performs other duties as assigned.