Patient Support Tech Orthopedics Unit

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

DailyPay

Benefits day one

Full benefits package

Retirement savings with employer match

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Trinity Health Oakland Campus in Pontiac is seeking a Patient Support Technician for the Orthopedics Unit. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, coordinating unit activities, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

The position is day shift, full-time, with every other weekend and three holidays per year. Candidates should have bedside skills and completion of relevant patient care training to join a compassionate care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision, including venipuncture, EKG, glucose monitoring and basic respiratory support.
• Performs activities of daily living (ADL) appropriate to the patient’s condition under RN direction.
• Assists with nutritional support and intake/documentation of calories.
• Performs other duties as assigned, varying by unit and patient needs.

Connaissances

Bedside care

EKG

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Medical equipment operation

Description du poste

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Patient Support Tech

Department

Orthopedics Unit

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.