Patient Support Technician, RS Behavioral Health, FT, Day

Prisma Health • Richland, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, as an unlicensed assistive personnel. This role is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
• Current CPR Heartsaver required.
• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant 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, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding, including assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation, including dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Meets patients' needs related to elimination, including 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, including 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
• Education Level: High school or GED