Patient Support Tech Nursing Relief Pool

Trinity Health•Pontiac, MI

5d•Onsite

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 patient 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, with a 12-hour day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Full-time team members are required to work every other weekend and three holidays per year. The technician provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under Registered Nurse supervision, assists patients with activities of daily living and nutritional support, and performs other duties as assigned. Duties may vary based on the unit, patient population, patient needs, and the number and complexity of treatments. Additional duties may include nonclinical tasks that support patients and the care team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work every other weekend and three holidays per year for full-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 a Registered Nurse.
Perform venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, basic 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 supervision.
Provide basic nutritional support, including setting up beds, assisting with feeding, and collecting and documenting intake and calorie counts as appropriate.
Perform other assigned duties as needed, which may vary by unit, patient type, patient need, and treatment complexity, and may include nonclinical duties supporting patients and the care team.