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Patient Support Technician

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital Pontiac MI

Part-Time/Nights

About Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital is a 497-bed community teaching hospital and Level II trauma center serving Oakland County for more than 90 years. As part of Trinity Health one of the nations largest Catholic health care systems we are recognized for clinical excellence advanced care and a strong commitment to our colleagues and community.

Position Summary

The Patient Support Technician (PST) is a key member of the care team working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient-centered care. The PST delivers direct bedside care assists with activities of daily living performs selected clinical procedures and supports unit workflow to ensure a safe efficient and positive patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using principles of Relationship-Based Care
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care
• Perform basic clinical procedures including vital signs blood glucose monitoring venipuncture and 12-lead EKGs
• Support respiratory care such as oxygen setup pulse oximetry incentive spirometry and nebulizer treatments
• Observe recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition
• Assist with admissions documentation and patient education
• Maintain accurate medical records using the electronic health record (EHR)
• Support unit communication patient flow and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborate with nurses providers and the interdisciplinary care team

Qualifications

• Required:

High school diploma or GED

Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)

• Preferred:

6 months of direct patient care experience within the past 5 years

Completion of a Patient Care Technician CNA EMT or similar program

Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing program

Current Michigan EMT licensure if applicable

Why Join Trinity Health

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 (Medical Dental Vision PTO)
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

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.