Patient Support Tech

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: 7pm-7:30am, every 3rd weekend Oncology/Night Shift ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND HOSPITAL   Trinity Oakland Hospital is a 497-bed community teaching hospital, level II trauma center and longtime leader in health care in Oakland County. We provide comprehensive care including cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology and cancer care.

The hospital has been a leading provider of the most advanced medical care for more than 90 years. As part of Trinity Health, we have received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes and clinical excellence. Click Here to learn more about Trinity Health. Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY   Competitive compensation  Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more! Effective Day 1 of Employment - No Waiting Period! Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout   Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement  Free parking in proximity to your workplace    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 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.

Actively supports the activities of the unit based shared governance council. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in patient care experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS     Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a means to optimal healing and collegial functioning as an interdisciplinary care team member. Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety.

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 (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 to the patient's condition under the direction of and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Initiates and maintains patient medical records. Manages communication for the unit including placing and receiving calls from physicians, other departments, and visitors. Maintains an accurate patient roster/census and available ready beds. Assists with the provision of patient education under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates Trinity Health Guiding Behaviors to provide excellent care of self, patients, and care team members. 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. Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence.

Seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in one's own practice, including participation in self-appraisal. Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines,