Night Shift Patient Care Technician

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and documentation within a high-demand unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CENA or enrollment in a health-science program, BLS/CPR, and preferred acute/extended care experience. Flexibility for nights is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or enrollment in health science program with nursing fundamentals/clinical rotation preferred.
• Equivalent healthcare experience considered (Medical Assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Nurse Tech, etc.).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required.
• Experience in acute care or extended care facility preferred.
• Able to complete unit-specific core competencies as defined by orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide comfort, including beds, transfers, and ROM exercises.
• Assist with hygiene activities.
• Provide catheter care, dressings, and ostomy care.
• Assist with postmortem care.
• Assist with nutrition, meal delivery, and recording intake.
• Assist with elimination and drain management.
• Collect sputum, urine, and stool samples and perform basic tests.
• Measure and record vital signs and weights accurately.
• Use equipment safely and prepare oxygen, suction, and compression devices.
• Practice infection control and standard precautions.
• Document care as directed by the RN and communicate observations.
• Support efficiency: learn processes, participate in committees, and pursue education opportunities.

Skills

Certified Nurse Aide (CENA)

Health science program enrollment

Equivalent healthcare experience

BLS/CPR certification

Acute/extended care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and documentation within a high-demand unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CENA or enrollment in a health-science program, BLS/CPR, and preferred acute/extended care experience. Flexibility for nights is expected.