Patient Support Technician, Intermediate Care Unit, Prn, Day

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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

Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.

Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of required coursework, will accept 1 year of related healthcare experience.

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, will accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

Other Required Skills and Experience

Must possess skills necessary to care for patients.

Heartsaver required.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Tuomey

Facility

1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only

Department

15706517 Medical Stepdown Unit

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