Patient Support Technician II, OBGYN, Richland, FT Nights

• Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• Job Summary Performs 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 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 ETCO2.
• Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse.
• Performs additional skilled duties to include any of the following: Monitor Tech, Drawing Blood, or Performing EKGs.
• Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
• Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant program.
• Completion of additional skilled coursework (e.g., Phlebotomy or basic arrhythmia) or independent skill validation through Nursing Education, in drawing blood, EKG, or Cardiac Care Technician.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred.
• In Lieu Of In lieu of completion of a nursing assistant or medical assistant training course, may accept completion of Nursing Fundamentals course.
• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former state CN A 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 Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to successfully complete unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106516 4 East OB/GYN 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. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.