Patient Support Technician, Richland, FT Variable

• Assists 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 Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

High 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.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience addition team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

Other Required Skills and Experience