Patient Support Technician, Acute Care Surgical Trauma, Full Time, Nights

About the Role

Perform routine assistive tasks to support Registered Nurses in meeting basic patient needs as unlicensed assistive personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Support patients with nutrition and feeding, such as assisting with meals, drinks, and setting up meal trays.
• Help patients with ambulation, including walking, using assistive devices, and implementing fall prevention measures under RN direction.
• Assist patients with elimination needs, such as using the bathroom, bedside commode, bedpan, or urinal, and accurately monitor inputs and outputs.
• Complete and document patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse oximetry or ETCO2. Report abnormal values to the registered nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant, or related experience preferred.
• One year of hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, current or former CNA certification may be accepted as proof of completed state-required training.
• In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, current or former CMA certification may be accepted as proof of completed required training.
• Must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Schedule

Night shift (United States of America).