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Patient Support Technician, FT, Days

Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 13 days ago
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Patient Support Technician, FT, Days

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 155 similar openings in the Columbia area · median $30,000
  • 92 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The Patient Support Technician assists registered nurses by performing routine tasks such as patient hygiene, feeding, and ambulation. They are also responsible for monitoring and documenting patient vital signs and reporting any abnormal values.

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.

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 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.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.

One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

In Lieu Of In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former CNA 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 Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility Richland Hospital Department Clinical Decision Unit 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with previous related experience.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Clinical support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Feeding assistance
  • Pulse monitoring
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Fall prevention
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Patient hygiene
  • Patient ambulation
  • Oxygenation monitoring

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Columbia, South Carolina; Richland, Washington
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Prisma Health

Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our facilities in the Greenville and Columbia surrounding markets are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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