Patient Support Technician, PT, Days
Part-timeRichland, SCPart-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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The Patient Support Technician assists the Registered Nurse with basic patient needs, including feeding, ambulation, elimination, personal hygiene, and vital sign monitoring, while also performing skilled duties such as blood draws and EKGs in the STICU at Richland Hospital.
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Job Summary To perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.
Patient Support Technician, STICU, PT, Days
Accountability:
- 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.
- Regularly performs additional skilled duties to include any of the following: Monitor Tech, Drawing Blood, or Performing EKGs.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Education -High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course required. Completion of certificate course, or independent skill validation through Nursing Education, in drawing blood, EKG, or Cardiac Care Technician required. Or active enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of Fundamental of Nursing and medical surgical clinical rotation.
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Experience -Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One (1) year Hospital clerical experience is preferred.
Required Licensure:
- N/A
Other Required Skills/Experience:
- Basic Life Support certification or higher preferred. Applicants must successfully complete unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Location Richland
Facility Richland Hospital
Department STICU
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