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Patient Support Tech Med Surg Neuro Unit

Part-time

Trinity Health

Pontiac, MIPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Pontiac, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Trinity Health is hiring a Patient Support Tech Med Surg Neuro Unit. The Patient Support Technician works on the Med Surg Neuro Unit at Trinity Health, providing basic bedside care, performing procedures, and supporting patient activities under RN supervision, while contributing to unit flow and patient wellbeing.

Key focus areas include Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision, Performs activities of daily living appropriate to the patient's condition, and Performs basic nutritional support including feeding assistance and intake documentation.

Preferred (not required): Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, 12 Lead EKG, and Basic Blood Glucose Collection And Monitoring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CareVenipuncture12 Lead EKGBasic Blood Glucose Collection and MonitoringRespiratory CareDressing ChangesCollection of Vital SignsRecognition of Life-Threatening ConditionsPerforming Activities of Daily LivingBasic Nutritional Support

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED6 Months Direct Patient Care Experience Within Past 5 YearsCompletion of One Medical/Surgical Clinical Rotation in a Nursing Educational ProgramCompletion of a Patient Care Technician Program That Requires Successful Completion of an Externship in an Acute Care Facility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description: Patient Support Tech

Department: Med Surg Neuro 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 pm – 7:00 am

Status available: Contingent/PRN

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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