Patient Support Technician, Med Surg 1-Laurel Oaks, FT, Night at Prisma Health

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

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

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 the 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 nutritional and feeding needs. 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 an 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 the 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 of hospital clerical experience preferred. In Lieu Of In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, we may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state-required training at the time of hire. In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, we may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at the time of hire. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Current CPR Heart Saver Candidates must successfully complete the Prima 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 Parkridge Facility 1560 Baptist Parkridge Hospital Department 15606533 Med Surg 1-Laurel Oaks 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 through routine assistive tasks. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, nutritional support, ambulation assistance, and monitoring vital signs.