Patient Support Tech Nursing Resource Pool

Trinity Health MI; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the Trinity Health Oakland Campus in Michigan. This full-time, day-shift role operates within the Nursing Resource Pool to deliver direct patient care and coordinate unit activities under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The position emphasizes Relationship-Based Care, with responsibilities including bedside care, ADLs, basic nutrition support, and collaboration with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months direct patient care experience within past 5 years preferred.
• 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, EKG, glucose monitoring, respiratory care, dressing changes, vital signs, and recognizing life-threatening conditions.
• Performs activities of daily living suited to the patient’s condition under RN supervision.
• Provides basic nutritional support, including bed setup, feeding assistance, and tracking intake/calorie counts.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may vary by unit, patient type, and care needs.

Skills

Basic bedside care

ADL support

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Patient Support Tech

Department

Nursing Resource Pool

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 Nurseutilizingprinciples 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 withinpast5 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 limitedto: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 tothe patient's condition under the direction of and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs basic nutritional support to patients such as bed set up,assistancewith feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count asappropriate.
• 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.Additionalduties 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.