Night Shift Patient Care Technician (Med-Surg)

Metro Health Corp; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med-Surg unit on the night shift. The role involves providing basic nursing care under RN supervision, assisting with ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, and supporting unit operations.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and current BLS/CPR certification. CENA certification or progression in a health science program is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or enrollment in health science program with nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider required.
• Equivalent experience considered (e.g., Medical Assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Nurse Tech, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and comfort, including beds, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Assist with hygiene activities and personal care.
• Provide basic catheter care (excluding insertion/removal) and wound care as directed.
• Support postmortem care when required.
• Assist with nutrition by delivering trays, feeding, and recording intake.
• Assist with elimination and accurate input/output recording.
• Collect and label specimens and perform basic urine tests and glucometer checks.
• Measure and record vital signs and weights; use scales as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely (oxygen, suction, ice packs, dressings, stockings, etc.).
• Follow infection control procedures and clean equipment between patients.
• Document care provided as directed by the RN.
• Communicate effectively via unit systems and keep the RN informed.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med-Surg unit on the night shift. The role involves providing basic nursing care under RN supervision, assisting with ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, and supporting unit operations.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and current BLS/CPR certification. CENA certification or progression in a health science program is preferred.