Inpatient Patient Care Technician

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

General Purpose of Job: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists nurses in providing basic care and performs specific procedures with patients. The PCT works under the supervision and direction of an RN and/or LPN. This posting is for general Patient Care Tech opportunities at Sparrow Hospital. We have a variety of full-time and part-time positions.

Requirements

• Basic life support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.
• Previous experience as a PCT or CNA in absence of the required education.
• High school diploma, G.E.D. or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program.
• Successful completion of Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program OR certified nurse assistant program OR documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing as a current student in a nursing program OR completion of a medical assistant program OR completion of an EMT or Paramedic program.
• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Excellent attendance
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing education and completion of mandatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic care and tasks as directed by an RN.
• Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to Hospital policies.
• Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment and supplies to provide quality patient care.
• Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Actively participates as a team member.
• Constructively addresses patient and team issues to insure quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees