Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Performs routine assistive tasks to meet basic patient needs, including nutrition, hygiene, and ambulation. Responsible for monitoring vital signs and performing skilled duties such as drawing blood and conducting EKGs.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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.
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.
• Ability to successfully complete unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 1510 Richland Hospital
Department: 15106516 4 East OB/GYN
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.
Requires completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant program. Completion of additional skilled coursework in phlebotomy or EKG is required, and BLS certification is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in South Carolina are often tied to steady day-to-day operations in schools or healthcare settings, so employers usually look for dependable candidates who can work well with staff and the public. These positions can be competitive because a high school diploma or GED is required, one year of relevant experience is preferred, and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then compare them with the original posting and tailor your application to any relevant service or administrative experience.