Patient Support Tech Float Pool

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am)

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 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.

Status available: Full-time. Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year required.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., 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 include nonclinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 6 months direct patient care experience within the 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting at $17.59 per hour plus DailyPAY
• Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods
• Full benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid Time Off (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