Patient Support Technician, RS Behavioral Care, FT, Nights at Prisma Health

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Personal Hygiene, Nutrition Assistance, Ambulation Support, Vital Signs Monitoring, Documentation, CNA, CMA, CPR Certification, Fall Prevention, Teamwork, Communication, Compassion, Healthcare Support, Basic Life 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. 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. 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 Night (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1501 Richland Springs Hospital Department 15016560 RS Behavioral Care 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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Support Technician assists patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and elimination needs. They also monitor and document vital signs, reporting any abnormalities to the registered nurse.