Patient Support Technician, Peds School Age-Adolescents, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel. Bonus Eligible This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for external candidates through March 1, 2023.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.
• Current CPR Heartsaver required.
• Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One year of hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with needs associated with 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, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with an assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patients with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using 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 ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees