Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician (PCT) (Nurse Aide)

The PCT (Nurse Aide) performs and assists with activities of daily living as well as certain treatments for patient care under the direct and supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

(50%) Under the direction of the nurse, prioritizes and organizes care of assigned patients, performing basic nurses aide skills as outlined in orientation, competencies, policy and procedures. Including but not limited to: rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose, transportation of patients and/or supplies, and hourly rounding.

(25%) Documents on patients chart, any treatments and pertinent observations. Provides report to team on tasks completed.

(25%) Maintains a clean, safe, well stocked, and orderly unit.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing.
• Medical Center and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
• Emergency care/safety: Performs according to procedure in all Medical Center emergency situations.
• Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Provides excellent customer service: Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.

Credential: CENA: Cert 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.

Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting Equivalent Experience:

Required Education

Education: High School Diploma Comment: GED

Other Information

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 and 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 substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about 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 is 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 blood borne 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 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.