Patient Support Technician, Part-Time, Nights
On-siteColumbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Registered Nurse with routine personal hygiene tasks including bathing, hair washing, tooth brushing, and hand washing. Support patients with nutrition needs by assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays. Facilitate ambulation duties such as dangling, walking, and implementing fall prevention measures under RN direction. Monitor and document patient inputs and outputs while assessing vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation. Report abnormal values to the Registered Nurse. Complete the PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire. Maintain current CPR Heartsaver certification.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization
- Current CPR Heartsaver certification
- Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher
- Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire
Desired Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous CNA or CMA or related experience
- One year hospital clerical experience
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