Patient Care Technician; Pct

Overview

Summary
The PCT (Nurse Aide) performs and assists 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.

• (50%) Under the direction of the nurse, prioritizes and organizes care of assigned patients, performing basic nurse 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 patient’s chart, any treatments and pertinent observations. Provides report to team on tasks completed.
• (25%) Maintains a clean, safe, well-stocked, and orderly unit.

• 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.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support – Required within 1 month of hire or transfer (Qualification Source: AHA).
• PCT: MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification – Essential.
• Finger Printing – Essential.

• High School Diploma or equivalent – Essential.

• 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.
• Competency in Microsoft Windows. May be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, 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 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.