Patient Care Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT), also referred to as a PCT, C.N.A., or Medical Assistant (M.A.), works in the 9E Progressive Care Unit at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. Under the direction of a registered nurse, the PCT provides direct patient care while considering patients’ age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. The role also supports a clean, safe care environment conducive to patient and family wellbeing, using relationship-based care concepts. Training is provided. The unit cares for patients with pulmonary disease, renal disease, diabetes mellitus, chemical dependency, and multisystem organ diseases in a progressive care setting. Available shifts are 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Full-time and part-time team members are required to work every other weekend and holidays per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of previous direct care experience in an acute or long-term care setting, or successful completion of a CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
Student nurses must have completed the nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
Full-time and part-time team members must work every other weekend and holidays per year.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, and ambulation using assistive devices.
Assist patients with feeding and menu selection.
Collect and send specimens, including blood and blood cultures.
Insert and remove peripheral IV catheters.
Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.
Help maintain a clean, safe patient care environment that supports patient and family wellbeing.