Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

7am-7:30pm, every 3rd weekend

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. 

 

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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