Patient Care Tech Adult and Pediatric Med/Surg Unit

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with DailyPay

Benefits from Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, DI

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to join the 3 East Adult and Pediatric Med/Surg team. The role supports direct patient care under RN supervision in a 32-bed unit, spanning ages from newborn to 18 years, with emphasis on mobility, pain management and patient teaching.

Required: high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct care experience or completion of CENA/PCT/MA/EMT training. Training is provided to prepare for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support ADLs.
• Assist in bathing, toileting, positioning, transfers, ambulation and feeding.
• Collect and process specimens and manage IV catheter procedures.
• Document patient information accurately in the medical record.
• Work in a 32-bed unit serving adults and pediatrics, focusing on pain management and mobility.
• Collaborate with RNs, PCTs, CNAs, unit clerks and other staff.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

ADLs assistance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CENA/PCT/MA/EMT coursework

BSN fundamentals (for student nurses)

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

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

Department: 3 East Adult and Pediatric Med/Surg

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

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

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.
• In-patient, 32 bed unit for adults and pediatrics ranging from 2 days old to 18 years of age. With a special focus on pain management, mobility, patient teaching
• Treatment Team consists of RNs, Patient Care Techs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Clerks, Nurse Coordinator, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Case Nurses, and Dieticians.
• Specializing in adult Gynecology, Gyn-Oncology Breast, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Urology and other Medical /Surgical patients. Also, specializing in a variety of medical and surgical pediatric patients.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability.
• Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• 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.