Patient Support Technician, Cardiac Telemetry, FT, Day
- Full-time
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 values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assists the 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 an 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 the 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 of hospital clerical experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, we may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state-required training at the time of hire.
In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, we may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at the time of hire.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Current CPR Heart Saver
Candidates must successfully complete the PrimaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support , Heart Saver certification or higher preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
ID
SN0023
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
1520 Baptist Hospital
Department
15206422 Cardiac Telemetry
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