Patient Support Technician, PRN, Days

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Patient Support Technician, PRN, Days

Columbia, SC
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Prisma Health aims to transform healthcare. The Patient Support Technician supports patient needs, assists nurses, and ensures comfort and safety in MICU.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant
  • CPR Heartsaver certification
  • Completion of PrismaHealth secretary course

Qualifications

  • Previous CNA or CMA experience
  • Hospital clerical experience preferred
  • Certification eligible within one year
  • Ability to complete training in 90 days

Full job description

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Job Summary

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.

*Patient Support Technician, MICU, PRN, Days*


Accountabilities

  • 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities


This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.


Minimum 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.

Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.


Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses


N/A


In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above


Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification. 


Other Required Skills and Experience


Current CPR Heartsaver required. Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.

Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.


Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

MICU

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