Patient Support Technician - Columbia, United States - Prisma Health

Prisma Health
Prisma Health
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Columbia, United States

1 week ago

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

  • Job Description

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 a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
  • Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
  • One year hospital clerical experience 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 CNA 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 and Experience
Current CPR Heartsaver required. Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.


Work Shift
Day (United States of America)


Location
5 Medical Park Rd Richland


Facility
1510 Richland Hospital


Department
W Accountable Care Unit


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