Prisma Health · 10 hours ago
Patient Support Technician II, LTACH-Baptist , FT, Day
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPrisma Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare for the benefit of the communities they serve. The Patient Support Technician II will perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs, including tasks related to nutrition, ambulation, personal hygiene, and monitoring vital signs.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to successfully complete unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire
Preferred
High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred
One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred
Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred
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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