Medical Assistant - Surgical Prep Center

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is hiring a Patient Care Tech/Assistant in Brighton, MI. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist with direct patient care and ADLs to support patient and family wellbeing.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of direct care experience or completion of a related training program. We offer a full benefits package, parking, and growth opportunities within Trinity Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year direct care experience or completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
• Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming and feeding as part of ADLs.
• Record patient information and required data accurately for documentation.
• Support nursing staff under RN supervision to maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

Skills

Patient care

Assisting ADLs

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CENA/PCT/MA/EMT course

BSN fundamentals (for student nurses)

Job description

Patient Care Tech/Assistant Department: Surgical Prep

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy…

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Free, on-campus parking

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Location: Brighton Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week Shift: Day shift Pay: $16.29+

Position Purpose

The PCT, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE

High school diploma or GED Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.

Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.

What you will do

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. The PCT assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection. A PCT will collects and send specimens including blood and blood cultures and inserts and removes peripheral IV catheters. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.