Patient Support Technician, PRN, Days

Prisma Health • Richland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel. This role involves assisting patients with needs related to personal hygiene, nutrition and feeding, ambulation, and elimination. The Patient Support Technician will also accurately complete and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation.

Requirements

• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Assists patient 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 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 patient 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED