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Patient Support Technician, Marion Suite, FT, Days

Prisma Health

#CMA #CNA #CPR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Healthcare #Basic Life Support #Nursing Fundamentals #Patient Support Technician

Quick overview

Perform routine assistive tasks to meet basic patient needs, including hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitor and document patient vital signs and report abnormal values to the registered nurse.

Requirements summary

Requires completion of a CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization. A high school diploma and current CPR Heartsaver certification are preferred or required.

high schoolprofessional certificateCPRBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient DocumentationFall PreventionPatient HygienePatient AmbulationNutrition and Feeding

Job description

Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Job Profile Summary Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.
Accountabilities 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.
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.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.
Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred.
One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses N/A In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.
In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.
Other Required Skills and Experience Current CPR Heartsaver required.
Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.
Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106511 Marion Suite Share your talent with us!
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Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.

Patient Support Technician, Marion Suite, FT, Days

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