Patient Care Tech Pre Post Op

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 18,513 - 26,368; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide direct patient care under a registered nurse's supervision. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and maintaining a safe care environment. Required qualifications include at least a high school diploma and preferred experience in direct care. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts available, offering a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work in a compassionate, person-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience or completion of relevant certification courses.
• Student nurses must have completed nursing fundamentals.
• Ability to perform nursing care as delegated by RN.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient in completing ADLs.
• Demonstrate sterilization techniques according to procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Record patient information and maintain documentation.
• Complete assigned unit-specific activities.

Skills

Patient care

Aseptic technique

ADLs assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description: Patient Care Tech

Department: Pre Post Op

Location: Trinity Health Livonia Campus

Minimum rate of pay: $16.29 PLUS DailyPAY

Position Purpose

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the patient care technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family well-being, including concepts of relationship-based care.

Shifts Available

7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Status available

Contingent/PRN

Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Preferred minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) OR successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course OR Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.

What you will do

Performs nursing care as delegated by the RN in an effort to identify/attain treatment goals such as:

• Assist patient in completing ADLs
• Demonstrate sterile or aseptic technique as appropriate when performing delegated activities
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to patient/family well-being
• Records patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation and charging requirements
• Completes delegated unit specific activities

Benefits and Culture

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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.