Patient Support Technician, Full-Time, Nights - Prisma Health : Job Details

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Job Summary

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

Accountabilities:

* 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 ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse.

* Regularly performs additional skilled duties to include any of the following: Monitor Tech, Drawing Blood, or Performing EKGs.

* Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education -

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

Completion of Nursing Assistant , Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant program.

Completion of additional skilled coursework (e.g., Phlebotomy or basic arrhythmia) or independent skill validation through Nursing Education, in drawing blood, EKG, or Cardiac Care Technician required.

Experience -

* Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.

One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred.

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of completion of a nursing assistant or medical assistant training course, will accept completion of Nursing Fundamentals course.

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CN A certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

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

Other Required Skills/Experience:

* Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred.

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

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106506 9E Acute Care of the Elderly

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