Patient Support Technician, FT, Night

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, as unlicensed assistive personnel. This role is for a Full-Time, Night shift position in Surgical Trauma.

Requirements

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
• In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED