Patient Care Tech – Orthopedics: Growth & Benefits

Trinityhealth; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DailyPay

Benefits day one

Medical coverage

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Campus in Michigan is seeking a Patient Support Technician to join the Orthopedics Unit. This full-time position includes a 12 Hour Day Shift and competitive benefits starting on day one.

Under RN supervision you will perform basic bedside care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals and oxygen, perform venipuncture and 12-lead EKGs, and help coordinate unit flow. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; six months of direct patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months direct patient care experience within past 5 years.
• Completion of a Patient Care Technician program with externship in an acute care facility.
• Completion of a Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision, including venipuncture, 12-lead EKG, glucose monitoring, and dressing changes.
• Performs activities of daily living and essential patient support tasks as directed.
• Assists with nutrition support, intake documentation, and unit flow coordination.

Skills

6 months direct patient care

ADL support

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Medical/Surgical clinical rotation

Completion of an Patient Care Technician program with externship

Job description

Trinity Health Oakland Campus in Michigan is seeking a Patient Support Technician to join the Orthopedics Unit. This full-time position includes a 12 Hour Day Shift and competitive benefits starting on day one.

Under RN supervision you will perform basic bedside care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals and oxygen, perform venipuncture and 12-lead EKGs, and help coordinate unit flow. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; six months of direct patient care