Patient Support Technician, PT, Night

About the role

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs as unlicensed assistive personnel. Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Position located at 5 Medical Park Rd, Richland Facility, Richland Hospital, Department 8E – Orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene: bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, washing hands.
• Assist patients with nutrition and feeding: assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assist patients with ambulation: dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Meet patients' elimination needs: assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal; accurately monitor inputs and outputs.
• Complete and document patient vital signs: assess blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02; report abnormal values to the registered nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 school verification: may accept current or former CNA certification as proof of completed state‑required training for nursing assistant course; may accept current or former CMA certification for medical assistant course.
• Required certifications: Must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Schedule

Night shift (United States of America)