Compassionate Patient Care Technician

MyMichigan Health; Gladwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing basic nursing aide tasks and certain treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.

This role emphasizes assisting with activities of daily living, documentation of patient care, safety and cleanliness of the unit, and ongoing learning to meet credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills as normally acquired through completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Documents on patients chart, any treatments and pertinent observations. Provides report to team on tasks completed.
• Maintains a clean, safe and orderly unit.

Job description

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing basic nursing aide tasks and certain treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.

This role emphasizes assisting with activities of daily living, documentation of patient care, safety and cleanliness of the unit, and ongoing learning to meet credentialing requirements.