Patient Care Tech - Samaritan Hospital - Crisis ER - FT Night TRACK

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Weekend
• Shift
• Description: FT Night Track EVERY Sat/Sun 7p-7a Patient Care Tech position in the Crisis Unit (Psychiatric Unit) located in the Emergency Room at Samaritan Hospital, Troy NY. The Crisis Department provides a safe, caring environment for patients while their conditions stabilize. We conduct thorough evaluations and work with patients to reduce acute psychiatric disturbances. We then formulate the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient. We serve individuals of all ages and our care team consists of multidisciplinary staff with extensive experience providing services to individuals in psychiatric crisis. Staff include psychiatrists, registered nurses, and master-level prepared clinicians (social workers, psychologists, mental health counselors) whose primary goal is to stabilize patients in acute psychiatric crises and to formulate appropriate treatment plans for each patient. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in the field of psychology, social work, or nursing. Apply now!!
• Position
• Highlights:
• Recognized leader:
• State of the art new facility
• Quality of
• Life:
• Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life:
• Variety of shifts
• What you will do: Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding and ambulation Taking vitals and collecting specimens Patient care documentation Managing supplies What you will need: High School Diploma or GED Ability to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and standing for long hours Experience in direct patient care preferred Pay Range: $17.25 - $25.00 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.