Med-Surg PCT - Days, 0.6 FTE, Weekend Shifts

Metro Health Corp; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med-Surg unit. This day shift role is 0.6 FTE, about 24 hours per week, under RN supervision to provide basic nursing care and support patient comfort.

Responsibilities include ADLs, hygiene, vitals, specimen collection, and documentation. Prior acute/extended care experience preferred; BLS/CPR certification required to ensure safe patient handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• CENA certification or enrollment in a health science program required; equivalent options considered.
• Current BLS/CPR provider required.
• Experience in acute or extended care preferred.
• Able to complete unit-specific core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Assist with hygiene and comfort, bed turning and positioning.
• Perform urinary catheter care (excluding insertion/removal) and dressing changes.
• Assist with postmortem care and nutrition support, including tray service.
• Record intake/output and manage tracings for drains as directed.
• Collect specimens and perform simple urine testing with glucometer.
• Measure vital signs and weights; use scales to record measurements.
• Operate and maintain equipment and ensure proper infection control.
• Document care per RN instructions and communicate observations to the RN.
• Support department efficiency and participate in ongoing learning.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

BLS/CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CENA certification

Health science program enrollment

Equivalent experience (MA/EMT/LPn/etc.)

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med-Surg unit. This day shift role is 0.6 FTE, about 24 hours per week, under RN supervision to provide basic nursing care and support patient comfort.

Responsibilities include ADLs, hygiene, vitals, specimen collection, and documentation. Prior acute/extended care experience preferred; BLS/CPR certification required to ensure safe patient handling.