Patient Care Tech - Progressive Care

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton, MI is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Progressive Care Unit. The role supports licensed nurses by delivering direct patient care and assisting with ADLs, often in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate will have a High school diploma or GED, at least one year of direct care experience or related coursework (CENA, PCT, MA or EMT), and will participate in weekend and holiday rotations. Training is provided to ensure success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year direct care experience or completion of related course (CENA, PCT, MA, EMT).
• Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
• Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, toileting, positioning, and ambulation.
• Collect specimens (blood and blood cultures) and manage peripheral IVs; document data.

Skills

Direct patient care

ADLs assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Part time, 24 hours a week, night shift OR part time, 12 hours a week, day shift.

Patient Care Tech

Department

Progressive CareUnit

Location

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton, MI

Shifts Available

Part time, 24 hours a week, night shift OR part time, 12 hours a week, day shift.

Weekend and holiday rotations required .

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.