Patient Care Tech - Med Surg

trinityhealth; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton, MI seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role supports age-appropriate, culturally sensitive needs and helps maintain a clean, safe environment aligned with relationship-based care.

The PCT assists with ADLs, collects specimens, and records patient information to ensure proper documentation. HS diploma or GED required; one year care experience or completion of CENA/PCT/MA/EMT programs preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year direct care experience or completion of PCT/CENA/MA/EMT programs preferred.
• Student nurses should have completed nursing fundamentals for BSN.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, toileting, and mobility.
• Collect and send specimens and manage basic documentation.
• Record patient information to meet documentation requirements.

Skills

Direct patient care

ADL assistance

Documentation

Specimen collection

IV catheter handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year direct care experience or completion of CENA/PCT/MA/EMT

BSN fundamentals course completed for student nurses

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 - Brighton, MI

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.