Patient Support Technician, 5th Averyt West-Adult Psych, PRN Variable

Prisma Health - Columbia, SC

Job Title: Patient Support Technician, 5th Averyt West-Adult Psych, PRN Variable

Position: Assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse

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Shift: Variable

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Location

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City: Columbia

State: SC

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Job Responsibilities

Assist the patient with needs associated with personal hygiene, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
Assist patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding, including assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
Assist patients with needs related to ambulation, including dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
Meet patients' needs related to elimination, including assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitor inputs and outputs.
Complete and document patient vital signs, including assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02. Report abnormal values to the registered nurse.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Not specified

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of CPR Heart Saver
Basic Life Support, Heart Saver certification or higher

Requirements

Experience: Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Education: Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

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