Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health Unit

McLaren Northern Michigan Behavioral Health Unit

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through:
Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in direct care preferred.
• CENA training
• Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.