Patient Support Technician, Medical Step Down, FT, Variable
LocationSumter, SC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentMedical Stepdown Unit
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live4h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
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
One (1) year nurse tech hospital experience or skilled nursing facility is required if the candidate does not meet all of the educational requirements
Candidates must successfully complete PH EKG course and training within 90 days of hire
CPR/BLS certification
Proficient computer skills
Patient care skills
Nice to have5
High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Successful completion of an EKG course for portable EKG preferred
Previous CNA/CMA experience preferred
Previous NT experience preferred
Six (6) months EKG experience preferred
Skills
EKG
computer skills
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides direct care as assigned. Performs electrocardiograms as assigned. May require access to storage areas where medications are kept and carry out procedures that require the use of non-prescription medications.
Essential Functions
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All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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Performs responsibilities accurately, timely, and safely for assigned patients/area.
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Communicates and informs appropriate personnel, patients and family members of pertinent information in a timely manner.
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Maintains accurate paper and electronic documentation.
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Utilizes equipment and supplies safely and appropriately; orders supplies as needed; labels specimens correctly.
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Performs basic nursing care, simple and complex procedures, multiple treatments, waived testing and transports assigned patients.
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Performs EKGs.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
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This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
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Education - 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. Successful completion of an EKG course for portable EKG preferred. Medical Assistant Training acceptable.
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Experience - One (1) year nurse tech hospital experience or skilled nursing facility is required if the candidate does not meet all of the educational requirements. Previous CNA/CMA experience preferred. Previous NT experience preferred. Six (6) months EKG experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
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In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former state CN A certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
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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.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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Candidates must successfully complete PH EKG course and training within 90 days of hire
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CPR/BLS certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Proficient computer skills
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Patient care skills
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
129 N Washington St Sumter
Facility
Tuomey Hospital
Department
Medical Stepdown Unit
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