Patient Support Technician II, Hartwell Suite, FT, Days
Job description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.Bonus
This position is eligible for a $2500 Sign-On Bonus until October 31, 2022 for external candidates only with 1 year or more experience.
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 -
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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:
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Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred.
Applicants must successfully complete unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
15106547 Hartwell SuiteShare 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.
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