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ID #2789679
State South Carolina
City Columbia
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Palmetto Health
Showed 2019-10-19
Date 2019-10-20
Deadline 2019-12-18
Category Et cetera
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Patient Support Technician

South Carolina, Columbia 00000 Columbia USA

Vacancy expired!

Job Summary:To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to

meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.All team members are responsible for bringing life to our Purpose

Statement – Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference –

through every action and every interaction at work.Responsibilities: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.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.Accurately 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 other duties as assigned.Requirements:Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred. Completion

of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant

(CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization

required.Experience: Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One (1)

year hospital clerical experience preferred.Number and Type of Team Members Supervised: NoneLicensure, Registry or Certification Required: Current CPR required

prior to start date directly through the American Red Cross, the

American Heart Association, or the military. (To register: Blended

Learning or In Person CPR AED through the American Red

Cross;or

Classroom or Skills Session Heartsaver CPR AED through the American

Heart

Association.

Certification must include an in-person skills session.) Basic Life

Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.Special Training: Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health

unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.EEO/AA

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