Patient Support Tech Acute Oncology

Overview

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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

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

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.

• 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
• Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace

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.

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 (cough and deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup, handheld nebulizer), dressing changes, collection of vital signs, recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial responses and reporting, and drainage management.

Performs activities of daily living (ADL) appropriate to the patient's condition under the direction 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. Supports unit safety, patient outcomes, and satisfaction through unit participation.

Performs basic nutritional support to patients such as bed setup, assistance with feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count as appropriate.

Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences to maintain skills and competence; seeks and incorporates feedback concerning improvement in practice.

Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient belongings, and informing patient/family of unit routines.

Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Actively engages in unit-based and other committees to promote patient and workplace safety, optimal patient outcomes, and satisfaction.

Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner. Demonstrates proper body mechanics. Performs other duties as assigned; these may vary by unit, patient type, and treatment needs. May include nonclinical duties aligned with patient and care team needs.

Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and Trinity Health…