Med-Surg Patient Care Tech – Day Shift, 12-hr Week

Metro Health Corp; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Med-Surg to assist the RN with basic nursing care and patient comfort. The role supports activities of daily living, hygiene, vital signs, and routine procedures on a day shift. This is a 0.3 FTE position based in a hospital unit.

You will help with nutrition, infection control, documentation, and communication with the care team. A HS diploma or GED, plus active BLS/CPR and health-science program enrollment or equivalent

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma or GED is required.
• Active CENA certification or enrollment in health-science program preferred/required to progress.
• Equivalent health-care experience considered (MA, EMT, Nurse Tech, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort; bed mobility and transfers.
• Provide hygiene assistance and basic nursing support under RN direction.
• Perform routine procedures such as dressing changes (non-sterile) and catheter care (excluding insertion).
• Assist with postmortem care and nutrition support; pass meals and beverages.
• Record intake/output and monitor dietary intake; observe and report changes.
• Collect specimens (urine, sputum, stool) and assist with point-of-care testing as directed.
• Measure vital signs and weight; document findings for RN review.
• Maintain infection control through standard precautions and equipment cleaning.
• Document care given; communicate observations to the RN and team.
• Support department efficiency and participate in ongoing training and committees as assigned.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Patient confidentiality

Clinical competency awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CENA certification or health-science program enrollment

Equivalent health-care experience

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Med-Surg to assist the RN with basic nursing care and patient comfort. The role supports activities of daily living, hygiene, vital signs, and routine procedures on a day shift. This is a 0.3 FTE position based in a hospital unit.

You will help with nutrition, infection control, documentation, and communication with the care team. A HS diploma or GED, plus active BLS/CPR and health-science program enrollment or equivalent