Patient Support Tech Orthopedics

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay benefits Day One

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Patient Support Technician to join our hospital team. The role provides direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses, focusing on bedside support, monitoring, and routine procedures in a 12-hour night shift.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, EKGs, vitals, glucose monitoring, and assisting with ADLs and nutrition, while ensuring patient safety and quality care on a busy unit.

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

Responsibilities

• Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision.
• Performs venipuncture and 12-lead EKGs.
• Collects basic blood glucose and monitors levels.
• Assists with respiratory care including breathing exercises and oxygen setup.
• Performs dressing changes and measures drainage.
• Records vital signs and recognises life-threatening conditions.
• Assists with activities of daily living and nutrition support.
• Completes nonclinical duties as needed to support the care team.

Skills

Venipuncture

12-lead EKG

Vital signs

Glucose monitoring

Respiratory care

ADL assistance

Nutritional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months direct patient care experience

Medical/Surgical clinical rotation

Patient Care Technician program with externship

Job description

Employment Type, Shift, Location, Total Rewards and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Location: Trinity Health Oakland Campus

• 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

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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 $1.5billion 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.