Patient Care Technician - MSICU

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center seeks a patient care aide to deliver direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse on the MSICU.

Responsibilities include bedside care, vitals, positioning, feeding, phlebotomy and EKG, with emphasis on accurate data collection. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and current BLS/CPR certification; orientation and continuing education are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent|required. Basic computer skills required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training provided upon hire.
• Orientation and continuing education to update knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Bedside patient care and vitals.
• Positioning, feeding, and assisting with daily activities.
• Phlebotomy and EKG collection as needed.
• Adheres to hospital standards of care and practice.

Skills

Bedside patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Our Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) is an 18-bed unit caring for patients with critical medical and/or surgical care. We are devoted to flexible scheduling and work hard to balance and meet the needs of the unit and staff. Come check us out!!! The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation

POSITION SUMMARY

Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications. Duties include, but not limited to: Bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding, Phlebotomy and EKG. Is accountable for the patient care they deliver. Adheres to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

High School diploma or equivalent with medical background, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity preferred. Basic computer skills required. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training provided upon hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

Office/Clinical setting. Exposure class I.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy work: requires standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying.

MISSION STATEMENT

We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

VISION

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

CORE VALUES

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Pay Range: $17.25 - $21.45 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.