Patient Support Tech Emergency Dept

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Employer retirement match

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Campus is hiring a Patient Support Technician for the Emergency Dept. This full-time role supports patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing bedside tasks, ADLs, vital signs, and basic clinical duties.

Shift availability includes 7:00 am – 7:00 pm with every other weekend and three holidays per year. Requires a high school diploma or GED; healthcare program completion preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision, including venipuncture, 12-lead EKG, glucose monitoring and respiratory care.
• Performs activities of daily living (ADL) under RN supervision.
• Provides basic nutritional support such as bed setup, feeding assistance, and intake/calorie documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned, varying by unit/patient needs.

Skills

Basic bedside care

Vital signs monitoring

ADL support

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical/Surgical clinical rotation

Patient Care Technician program with externship

Tools

12-lead EKG

Oxygen setup

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Patient Support Tech

Department: Emergency Dept

Location: Trinity Health Oakland Campus

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

The Patient Support Technician functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the Registered Nurse utilizing principles of Relationship-Based Care, performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes.

Shifts Available: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Status available: Full-time

Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Experience

• 6 months direct patient care experience within past 5 years.

• Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing educational program.

• Completion of a "Patient Care Technician" program that requires successful completion of an externship in an acute care facility.

What you will do:

• Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Including but not limited to: venipuncture, 12 lead EKG, basic blood glucose collection and monitoring, respiratory care (i.e. Cough and deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup, hand held nebulizer), dressing changes, collection of vital signs, recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial responses and reporting, emptying and measuring drainage equipment.

• Performs activities of daily living (ADL) appropriate to the patient's condition under the direction of and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

• Performs basic nutritional support to patients such as bed set up, assistance with feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count as appropriate.

• Performs other various duties as assigned and needed. These duties may vary depending upon the unit, patient type and need, number and complexity of treatment provided. Additional duties may also include nonclinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team.

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.