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Patient Support Technician, Peds ICU, FT Nights

Prisma Health

#CMA #CNA #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Basic Life Support #Nursing Assistant #Pediatric ICU

Quick overview

Provide routine assistive care to patients in the Pediatric ICU, including hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation support. Monitor and document vital signs and report abnormal values to the registered nurse.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course. Current CPR Heartsaver certification is required, and previous hospital experience is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateCPRBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringFall PreventionAmbulation SupportPatient Hygiene CareNutrition and Feeding AssistanceInput and Output Monitoring

Job 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.
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 a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of completion of a nursing assistant or medical assistant training course, will accept completion of Nursing Fundamentals course.
In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will 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, will accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
Other Required Skills and Experience Current CPR Heartsaver required.
Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.
Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106405 ICU Pediatrics Share your talent with us!
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Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.

Patient Support Technician, Peds ICU, FT Nights

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