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Patient Support Technician II, Emergency Department, Full time, Days
Prisma Health 
Columbia, SC Full-Time
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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.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\u2019 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.\u00A0 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.\u00A0
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.\u00A0 \u00A0
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.\u00A0 \u00A0
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
15106780 Emergency DepartmentShare 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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Job Summary
To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.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\u2019 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.\u00A0 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 -
-
Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred.\u00A0
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.\u00A0 \u00A0
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.\u00A0 \u00A0
Other Required Skills/Experience:
-
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
15106780 Emergency DepartmentShare 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.
This position is open.
This job was posted on Wed Apr 17 2024 and expires on Sun Jun 16 2024.
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Prisma Health is a nonprofit hospital & healthcare organization that is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. The mission of the organization is to improve the health of local communities through its community health programs and focus on educating the next generation of dentists, nurses, physicians & other medical professionals. The healthcare organization was established in 2017. Prisma Health has the vision to achieve clinical & academic research excellence and enhance the health of all South Carolinians through access to patient experience, care, and improved clinical quality. The organization operates through the core values of inspiration, service, compassion, diversity, innovation, and care. It employs more than 10,000 people and often looks for more talent. Prisma Health offers a friendly working environment with employee benefits which include a retirement plan, vacation & holiday leave, extensive health insurance options, and compensation plans.
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