Patient Care Technician/Patient Sitter - Nursing Float Pool - Rotating Schedule

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is hiring for a full-time role focused on patient safety watches and direct patient care in collaboration with the RN. Responsibilities include vitals, positioning, feeding, and EKG, with adherence to hospital standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a willingness to rotate between day and night shifts with weekend/holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical background, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Patient safety watches, bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding and EKG.
• Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Adheres to hospital standards of care and practice.

Skills

Patient safety watches

Bedside patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Schedule rotation commitment: Three week rotations between day shift (7:00am - 7:30pm) and night shift (7:00pm - 7:30am) The schedule includes working every other weekend and holiday

POSITION SUMMARY

This role’s primary focus will be providing one-one patient safety watches. Other duties will be required as needed

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: Patient safety watches, bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding, 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 is required. 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.

Pay Range: $17.25 - $25.00 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.