Prisma Health ยท 1 month ago
Patient Support Technician, Peds School Age-Adolescents, FT, Days
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPrisma Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare for the benefit of the communities they serve. They are seeking a Patient Support Technician to assist Registered Nurses in meeting basic patient needs, including personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs.
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Responsibilities
Assists patients 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 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 patients 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
Qualification
Required
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required
Current CPR Heartsaver required
Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire
Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred
One year of hospital clerical experience preferred
Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred
Benefits
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for external candidates through March 1, 2023.
Company
Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
Mark O'Halla
President & CEO
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Barrett Ludley
Facility Chief Financial Officer
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