Patient Support Tech

Trinity Health•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

The Patient Support Technician is a collaborative member of the health care team, working in partnership with and 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 position is on the 4G Medical-Surgical Overflow Unit at Trinity Health Oakland Campus, a 26-bed unit caring for patients with varied medical conditions. The unit uses treatments and equipment including high-flow oxygen therapy, enteral feeding tubes, Foley catheters, peritoneal dialysis, and telemetry monitoring. This is a part-time position with a 12-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Every other weekend and three holidays per year are required for part-time and full-time team members. The role offers competitive compensation and DailyPay; benefits effective on the first day, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability; a retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work every other weekend and three holidays per year.

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 a Registered Nurse, including venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, blood glucose collection and monitoring, respiratory care, dressing changes, and vital-sign collection.
Recognize life-threatening conditions, provide initial responses, and report concerns.
Empty and measure drainage equipment.
Assist patients with activities of daily living appropriate to their condition under Registered Nurse direction and supervision.
Provide basic nutritional support, including setting up beds, assisting with feeding, and collecting and documenting intake and calorie counts as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned according to unit, patient, and care-team needs, including appropriate nonclinical duties.