Patient Support Tech 4G Med Surg

Patient Support Tech

Department:4G Med Surg Unit

Location:Trinity HealthOakland Campus

4G is a 26-bed Medical-Surgical Overflow Unit that cares for a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical conditions including renal failure respiratory failure diabetes sepsis and heart failure. The variety of diagnoses and patient needs provides an excellent opportunity for nurses to develop and strengthen their clinical skills across multiple specialties.

Caregivers on 4G frequently manage complex medical patients and gain experience with advanced treatments and equipment including:

• High-flow oxygen therapy
• Enteral feeding tubes
• Foley catheters
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Telemetry monitoring

The units dynamic environment fosters continuous learning critical thinking and professional growth making it an ideal setting for nurses seeking to expand their knowledge and build a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing.

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

Status available: Part-time

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 setuphand heldnebulizer) 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.

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