Patient Care Technician

Inspire Health. Serve With Compassion. Be The Difference.Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the registered nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.AccountabilitiesAssists 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 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 ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.Other Required Skills and ExperienceCurrent CPR Heartsaver required. Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred. Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationRichlandFacilityRichland HospitalDepartmentMoultrie Suite