Patient Support Tech Orthopedics Unit
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Job Location:
Pontiac, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:
Patient Support Tech
Department:Orthopedics Unit
Location:Trinity HealthOakland Campus
Minimumrate of pay: $17.59PLUSDailyPAY
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensationDAILYPAY
BenefitseffectiveDay 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 Nurseutilizingprinciples 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 7:00 pm 7:00 am
Status available:Full-time Part-time Contingent/PRN
Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per yearfor Full-time and Part-time team members.
Required Qualifications:
Education
High school diploma or GED.
PreferredExperience
6 months direct patient care experience withinpast5 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.
Whatyou willdo:
Provides basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Including but not limitedto: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 tothe patients condition under the direction of and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Performs basic nutritional support to patients such as bed set upassistancewith feeding and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count asappropriate.
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.Additionalduties may also includenonclinicalduties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. 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.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Computer Hardware
- Communication
- ABAP
- Fpga
- Analytics
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
