What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Support Technician, General Surgery, PT, Nights position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
: To provide direct care as assigned. May require access to storage areas where medications are kept and carry out procedures that require the use of non-prescription medications.Accountabilities
Performs responsibilities accurately, timely, and safely for assigned patients/area.
Communicates and informs appropriate personnel, patients and family members of pertinent information in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation.
Utilizes equipment and supplies safely and appropriately; orders supplies as needed; labels specimens correctly.
Performs basic nursing care, simple and complex procedures, multiple treatments, waived testing and transports assigned patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of tech training course as evidenced by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required. Medical Assistant Training also acceptable.
Required Experience
1 year nurse tech hospital experience or skilled nursing facility is required if the candidate does not meet all of the educational requirements.
Computer experience is required.
Preferred Experience
Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred.
NT: 2 years NT/NA experience is preferred
Candidates without the preferred experience are eligible for hire if they meet all of the educational requirements.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
Heartsaver required.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
N/A
Other Required Skills and Experience
Must possess skills necessary to care for patients.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
TuomeyFacility
1570 Tuomey HospitalDepartment
15706513 General SurgeryShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.