Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical

McLaren Health Care • Pontiac, MI

12h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the 8 W Medical Surgical department on the night shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with 72 scheduled hours every two weeks. Under the direction of the team leader and Registered Nurse, and in partnership with the health care team and the patient and family, the technician performs care processes that support positive patient outcomes and organizational goals. Care focuses on psychosocial support and activities of daily living.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a state-approved Patient Care Technician (PCT) program, or active licensure in Michigan as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) and completion of a Phlebotomy Training Program.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, required before the start date and valid for at least 60 days beyond the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Active Patient Care Technician/Assistant certification (CPCT/A) through NHA (National HealthCareer Association).
• Prior work experience in a direct patient care role in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and demonstrate clinical competence in implementing a plan of care.
• Maintain basic technician skills, including obtaining vital signs and performing dressing changes, wound care, catheterizations, and EKGs as required in the work area.
• Report observations, including changes in patient status, to the Registered Nurse promptly and accurately.
• Perform phlebotomy as directed by the Nurse, using proper patient identification, draw technique, specimen labeling and submission procedures, and infection control and safety practices; monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Perform interventions that enhance psychosocial support.
• Support patients' physical function and activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
• Document care according to hospital- and unit-specific guidelines, immediately after performing a procedure or task.

What This Job Offers

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