Patient Support Technician, Cardiopulmonary ICU, Part -time nights at Prisma Health

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Hygiene Assistance, Nutrition Support, Ambulation Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Documentation, Fall Prevention, Communication, Compassion, Teamwork, Basic Life Support, CNA Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, CPR Certification, Nursing Fundamentals, Patient Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. 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. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred. In Lieu Of In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may 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, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Current CPR Heart saver Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support, Heart saver certification or higher preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106420 Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care Unit Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Responsibilities

The Patient Support Technician assists the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs, including personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and elimination. They also monitor vital signs and report any abnormal values to the nurse.