Patient Care Technician

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Licensed Practical Nurse (MLPN) in ensuring patients are safe, comfortable, and clean. The role supports patient care in Progressive Care and Med Surg units and may include care-related duties directed by the RN or MLPN. The position involves operating equipment and completing job skills according to orientation checklists, policies, procedures, and role expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the AHA within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• For new hires on or after April 1, 2020: maintain a current CNA certification, or hold an internal MidMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification, a current Michigan CNA registry document, Michigan EMT licensure, Michigan LPN licensure after completing an accredited program, successful completion of one semester of clinical education in an accredited RN program, or an eligible medical assistant credential (RMA through AMT, CMA through AAMA, or an equivalent credential such as CCMA).
• Internal transfers on or after April 1, 2020 must obtain CNA certification or complete the internal MidMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification within six months of transfer and maintain the certification while employed in either classification.
• Recipient Rights requirement to be completed within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Fingerprinting credential is listed.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
• Ability to move about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the job functions described.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the role, with or without assistive devices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently and with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repeated regularly or frequently.
• Ability to meet medium physical demands, including occasionally lifting or carrying 21–50 pounds, frequently handling 20 pounds and walking, standing, or pushing/pulling arm or leg controls, and constantly handling 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess the need for assistance with neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care, recognizing age-specific needs relevant to assigned units.
• Plan and prioritize patient care functions to meet patients’ health care needs.
• Implement actions that complement and support nursing care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided and ensure quality care and patient-related issues are completed in a timely manner.
• Take accountability for responsible patient care and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal relationships.
• Take responsibility for continued professional development and assist with the development of other staff members.
• Operate equipment as outlined in orientation checklists, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in equipment in-services and competencies related to role expectations.
• Perform job skills outlined on the orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.

What This Job Offers

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