Patient Support Technician, Oncology Nursing, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care as assigned and performs clerical duties for nursing unit(s). May involve access to non-prescription medications and administration of simple treatments. The role requires accurate and timely patient care, effective communication with patients, families, and staff, and meticulous documentation. Responsibilities include safe use of equipment and supplies, ordering supplies, correct specimen labeling, performing basic nursing care, simple and complex procedures, multiple treatments, waived testing, and patient transport. The position also involves maintaining the patient record, entering orders, organizing the patient care record, and facilitating communication among various departments. The role is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
One (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 required.
Candidates must successfully complete Palmetto Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Candidates without the preferred experience are eligible for hire if they meet all of the educational requirements.
Heart saver training
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

Nice To Haves

CNA or CMA or related experience is preferred.
Two (2) years NT/NA experience preferred.
US one (1) year Hospital clerical experience preferred.
Successful completion of an EKG course for portable EKG and successful completion of a phlebotomy course from an accredited organization preferred.
Medical Assistant Training acceptable.

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.
Maintains the order of the patient record; enters patient car orders into the computer system; thins and organizes the patient care record in accordance with the standards of care identified by the nursing unit; facilitates communication among patients, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, and guests; orders and stores supplies for the nursing unit.
Performs other duties as assigned.