Patient Care PCU Unit

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 18,513 - 26,368; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ann Arbor is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to assist in direct patient care, focusing on the needs of patients with complex medical conditions. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in direct patient care. This part-time role includes a competitive benefits package effective from the first day. Shifts available include 12-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience or completion of relevant courses.
• Student nurses must have completed nursing fundamentals in a BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Collect specimens and record patient data.
• Provide care to patients with complex medical conditions.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Age-specific care

Patient wellbeing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Description:

Other Job Titles: Patient Care Tech (PCT), C.N.A, and M.A. (Medical Assistant)

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Department: 6 North PCU
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Minimum rate of pay: 16.29 PLUS Daily PAY

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.

Shifts Available: 6:30 am-3:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm, 10:30pm-7:00am
Status Available: Full-time, Part-time, Contingent/PRN

Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

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.
• The 6N PCU Unit provides care to patients with complex medical co morbidities that require vigilant monitoring, thoughtful assessment and timely clinical interventions to achieve their treatment goals.
• Pulmonary disease and sepsis are commonly seen along with complications from diabetes, cardiac disease, and diabetes. 6N PCU is a 12 bed unit. All rooms are private and offer cardiac monitoring capability.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.