Patient Support Tech Nursing Relief Pool
About The Position
The Patient Support Technician is a collaborative member of the healthcare team, partnering with and working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Using principles of Relationship-Based Care, the technician provides direct care to an assigned group of patients and coordinates activities related to unit processes. The role is in the Nursing Relief Pool at Trinity Health Oakland Campus. This is a full-time position with a 12-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Full-time and part-time team members are required to work every other weekend and three holidays per year. Duties may vary according to the unit, patient population, patient needs, and the number and complexity of treatments provided. Additional nonclinical duties may be assigned to meet the needs of patients and the care team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Every-other-weekend and three-holidays-per-year availability is required for full-time and part-time team members.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of direct patient care experience within the past five years.
- Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing educational program.
- Completion of a Patient Care Technician program that includes successful completion of an externship in an acute care facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, including venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, blood glucose collection and monitoring, respiratory care, dressing changes, vital-sign collection, recognition and initial response to life-threatening conditions, reporting, and emptying and measuring drainage equipment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living appropriate to their condition under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Provide basic nutritional support, including bed setup, feeding assistance, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie counts as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on unit, patient, and care-team needs, including appropriate nonclinical duties.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DailyPay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits effective on the first day, with no waiting periods
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
