Med/Surg Nurse Aide

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Join our team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) where you will perform and assist with activities of daily living as well as certain treatments for patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job Description

• Under the direction of the nurse, prioritize and organize care of assigned patients, performing basic nurses aide skills as outlined in orientation, competencies, policy, and procedures. This includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose, transportation of patients and/or supplies, and hourly rounding.
• Document on patients' charts any treatments and pertinent observations. Provide reports to the team on tasks completed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked, and orderly unit.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the mission, goals, policies, and standards of nursing.
• Recognize, support, and implement Medical Center and unit policies and work rules.
• Provide for the age-specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
• Perform according to procedure in all Medical Center emergency situations.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy at all times.

Requirements

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support. Equivalent Experience: Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Credential: CENA: Certified Educated Nurse Aide. Equivalent Experience: Must hold an internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification or a current State of Michigan registry document as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification culminating in licensure in the state of Michigan or completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan or successful completion of one semester of nursing clinical education by an Accredited Registered Nurse Program. Effective 11/22/2019, we can also accept a Medical Assistant with the following: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), etc. For current PCTs 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.

Education

• High School Diploma. Comment: GED.

Experience, Training, and Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology-driven organization; employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief, and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitutes if required for your position.
• Able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance, and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) lift or carry 20 lbs., and constantly (67-100% of the workday) lift or carry 10 lbs.