Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Rehab
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is part of the patient care services team and provides technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care. The PCA works under the supervision of a registered nurse, who delegates tasks according to patient needs and the PCA’s skills and abilities. Duties include assisting with patient care needs and transporting patients, specimens, and supplies. The PCA reports deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. The role is with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a rehabilitation hospital specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from a school of practical nursing, or completion of a certified PCA/PCT program, Certified Nurse Assistant program or equivalent training, Medical Assistant program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program.
- At least 2 years of work experience as a patient care associate or tech in an inpatient setting.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.
- Work under the supervision of a registered nurse, completing tasks delegated according to patient needs and the PCA’s skills and abilities.
- Assist with patient care needs.
- Transport patients, specimens, and supplies.
- Report deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
