Patient Support Tech Pre Admission Testing

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Department: Pre Admission Testing
Location: Trinity Health Oakland Campus

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

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: Part-time. Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

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 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

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.