Peri-Op Support Associate

MyMichigan Health • Saginaw, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs basic patient care activities to patients in assigned areas.

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support (within 1 month of hire or transfer, Qualification Source: AHA)
• High school education
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification
• Current State of Michigan registry document as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification culminating in licensure in the state of Michigan
• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan
• Successful completion of one semester of nursing clinical education by an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
• Medical Assistant with Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Medical Assistant with Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc.
• For current PCT’s with an expired CNA certification, EMT certification, or a lapsed LPN license, an opportunity to achieve an internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification will be offered

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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