Patient Care Technician

Overview

This position works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT performs and assists with individual activities of daily living as well as certain treatments for patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Under the direction of the nurse, prioritizes and organizes care of assigned patients, performing basic nurse’s aide skills as outlined in orientation, competencies, policy and procedures. (50%)
• Documents on patient’s chart, any treatments and pertinent observations. Provides report to team on tasks completed. (25%)
• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly unit. (25%)
• OTHER
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing. Hospital 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 hospital 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.

• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Essential: true
• Credential: PCT: MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 1 month of hire or transfer

• Required Education
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills as normally acquired through completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Education Specialization:
  
  GENSTUDY

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. My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

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. Move 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 devices.

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 My Michigan Health blood borne 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% of the workday) 10 lbs.

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable
• Employment type
  
  Full-time
• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care