Patient Support Tech

About the role

The Patient Support Technician functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the Registered Nurse. This role performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety.
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Manages communication for the unit including placing and receiving calls from physicians, other departments, and visitors.
• Maintains an accurate patient roster/census and available ready beds.
• Assists with the provision of patient education under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, including participation in self-appraisal.
• Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines, etc.
• Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other committees and indicatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal patient outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in performing role.
• Performs other various duties as assigned and needed.

Requirements

• Preferably at least one of the following: 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. Previous Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary working experience.
• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program or equivalent.
• If EMT - current licensure in State of Michigan. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Associates position requires occasional (5-10% of work time) squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, and balancing, frequent bending/stooping, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing/pulling. Position requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating. Position may require frequent lifting and carrying of patients/equipment other not to exceed 51 pounds.

Skills

• Respects patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs.
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Manages communication for the unit including placing and receiving calls from physicians, other departments, and visitors.
• Maintains an accurate patient roster/census and available ready beds.
• Assists with the provision of patient education under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, including participation in self-appraisal.
• Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines, etc.
• Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other committees and indicatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal patient outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in performing role.
• Performs other various duties as assigned and needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more!

Effective Day 1 of Employment - No Waiting Period!

Retail savings plan with employer match and contributions

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking in proximity to your workplace

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description: 7pm-7:30am, every 3rd weekend