- Location
- Richland, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Clinical
- Source
- Workday
Overview
We are seeking a Patient Support Technician to join our 8E Orthopedics unit and support our nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care. You will assist patients with daily living activities including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and elimination needs. You'll monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff, ensuring patients feel supported throughout their treatment and recovery.
Description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assists patient 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 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 ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
15106509 8E - OrthopedicsShare 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.
Skills
Licenses & Certifications
Shift
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to transforming healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve, seeking talented individuals in every role.
