Patient Support Tech Rehab Unit

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay

Full benefits package includingMedical

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Campus is seeking a Part-time Patient Support Technician in the Rehab Unit to assist the nursing team and deliver direct patient care during the Day shift (7:00 am – 7:00 pm). This role emphasizes Relationship-Based Care and coordination of unit activities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, plus preferred 6 months of direct patient care experience and/or completion of a Patient Care Technician program. Competitive benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preference given to 6 months of direct patient care in the past 5 years.
• Completion of a PCT program with externship in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic bedside care under RN supervision.
• Performs venipuncture, 12-lead EKG, glucose collection and monitoring.
• Assists with ADLs and nutritional support, including feeding and intake counting.
• Recognizes life-threatening conditions and reports promptly.
• Assists with dressing changes and vital signs, and measures drainage when needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including nonclinical tasks.

Skills

Patient care

ADL support

Vital signs

Venipuncture

12-lead EKG

Respiratory care support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical/Surgical clinical rotation

Patient Care Technician externship

Patient Care Technician program completion

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Patient Support Tech Department: Rehab 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 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: 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.

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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 $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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