Patient Support Tech Pre Admission Testing

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Campus in Michigan is seeking a Part-time Patient Support Technician to join the Pre Admission Testing department. You will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, performing bedside care and coordinating unit activities to support patient flow.

Shifts available 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am; part-time status requires every other weekend and 3 holidays per year. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with completion of specified PCT training or

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 under RN supervision, including venipuncture, 12-lead EKG, basic blood glucose collection and monitoring, respiratory care, dressing changes, vital signs, and reporting life-threatening conditions.
• Performs activities of daily living (ADL) under RN direction.
• Provides basic nutritional support such as bed setup, feeding assistance, and intake/calorie documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned, varying by unit and patient needs, including nonclinical tasks to support the care team.
• Supports the care team with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Bedside care

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months direct patient care experience

Completion of Medical/Surgical clinical rotation

Completion of a Patient Care Technician program with externship

Job description

Position Details

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Patient Support Tech, Department: Pre Admission Testing, 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.

Shift Schedule

• Shifts Available: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Status available: Part-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.

About Trinity Health

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.