Night Shift Patient Care Technician – Progressive Care

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Progressive Care Unit on nights. Under the direction of an RN, the PCT provides basic nursing care and supports the unit with essential tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, current CENA or health-science enrollment with clinical experience, BLS/CPR, and preferably acute or extended care experience. The role requires adherence to infection control and patient confidentiality, with teamwork across

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet one of the following requirements: Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or enrollment in a health science program with completion of nursing fundamentals and/or one clinical rotation preferred, or equivalent experience (e.g., Medical Assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Nurse Tech, LPN).
• Basic understanding of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Patient Confidentiality preferred.
• 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 in orientation checklist.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide patient comfort, including beds, turns, and transfers.
• Assist with patient hygiene activities.
• Provide urine catheter care (excluding insertion/removal), change non-sterile dressings, and ostomy care.
• Assist with postmortem care.
• Assist with nutrition: passing trays, feeding, and recording intake.
• Assist with elimination and drain management under RN supervision.
• Collect and label sputum, urine, and stool specimens; test urine; use glucometer for blood glucose.

Skills

CENA certification

BLS/CPR

Health science program enrollment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CENA certification (certification)

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Progressive Care Unit on nights. Under the direction of an RN, the PCT provides basic nursing care and supports the unit with essential tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, current CENA or health-science enrollment with clinical experience, BLS/CPR, and preferably acute or extended care experience. The role requires adherence to infection control and patient confidentiality, with teamwork across