Saint Joseph Mercy Health System · 17 hours ago
Patient Support Technician - Full-time/Nights - 4 South Stepdown
Pontiac, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSaint Joseph Mercy Health System is seeking a Patient Support Technician to join their team at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. The technician will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and will play a key role in maintaining therapeutic relationships and supporting unit activities.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Demonstrate principles of Relationship-Based Care to maintain therapeutic relationships
Provide patient care that respects patients' rights, dignity, values, and cultural preferences
Perform basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision (e.g., venipuncture, EKG, glucose monitoring, respiratory care, dressing changes, vital signs collection)
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) appropriate to patient condition
Initiate and maintain patient medical records
Manage unit communication including calls and patient census
Assist with patient education under RN direction
Provide nutritional support such as feeding assistance and intake documentation
Support admission process and individualized care plans
Engage in unit-based committees and initiatives for safety and patient satisfaction
Report changes in patient condition to RN promptly
Demonstrate proper body mechanics and perform other duties as assigned
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Trinity Health values and standards
Participate in ongoing education and revenue management practices
Track and maintain unit equipment and use electronic health records for documentation
Qualification
Required
6 months direct patient care experience within past 5 years
Completion of one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation in a nursing educational program
Completion of a Patient Care Technician program with externship in acute care
Previous Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary experience
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program
If EMT, current licensure in State of Michigan
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association
Preferred
Completion of one of the following: Certification program with Medical/Surgical rotation
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Equivalent work experience
Company
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
St. Joseph mercy ann arbor is a 537-bed teaching hospital located on a 340 acre campus in ann arbor, michigan.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joyce Young
Regional Vice President/CNO, SJMHS, SE Michigan Hospitals
Michelle Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Senior Partner
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