Patient Support Tech Cardiac ICU

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

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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 the Registered Nurse. Using principles of Relationship-Based Care, the technician provides direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities related to unit processes. The position is part-time in the Cardiac ICU at Trinity Health Oakland Campus, with 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The technician provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under Registered Nurse direction, assists with activities of daily living and nutritional support, and may perform other duties based on unit and patient needs. Every other weekend and three holidays per year are required for full-time and part-time team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Every other weekend and three holidays per year are required for 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 a 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, and emptying and measuring drainage equipment.
• Perform activities of daily living appropriate to each patient's condition under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• 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 based on the unit, patient type and needs, and the number and complexity of treatments; duties may include nonclinical tasks that support patients and the care team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on day one, with no waiting periods
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED