Patient Care Tech

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The PCT at Trinity Health Livingston provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting age-appropriate, family-centered care and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and families. You will assist with ADLs, help with bathing, transfers, feeding and ambulation, and collect specimens while documenting information as required.

Training is provided to ensure success and ongoing growth, and the role requires compassion, reliability and teamwork across

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
• Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation and feeding.
• Collect and send specimens and document patient information to meet documentation requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

Shift: Day or night shift

Status: Full time, 36 hours or part time, 24 hours a week

Location: Trinity Health Livingston

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.