Patient Care Technician 2

Highland Hospital • Rochester Hills, MI

4d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician 2 role supports and provides direct patient care on the nursing unit. PCT’s play an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. Provides direct patient care and completes other tasks to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required for all levels.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience providing direct personal care and interaction with patients in an acute care OR long term care setting required.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS) upon hire. When CPR renewal due, American Heart Association BLS is the only certification accepted.

Nice To Haves

• College credits preferred for Level IV Senior PCT.
• A graduate of an approved CNA program preferred for Level I.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document patient vital signs.
• Maintain, measure, and document output from drainage systems (urinary, gastric, wound).
• Bath, toilet, and groom patients.
• Position and turn patients.
• Recognize, document, and report physical, behavioral, and mental changes in patients.
• Re-stock and maintain unit patient care supplies.
• Patient and specimen transport.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED