Patient Support Technician, Clinical Decision Unit, FT, Days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
May 08, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary To function as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the Registered Nurse performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience. Accountabilities All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: 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 Responsibility 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. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Current CPR Heart saver Candidates must successfully complete PrimaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support, Heart saver certification or higher preferred. In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former South Carolina 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. Other Required Skills and Experience NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106542 Clinical Decision Unit Share 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.