Patient Care Tech - Progressive Care

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston - Brighton, MI is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The role focuses on age-appropriate and respectful care, maintaining a clean, safe environment and supporting patient/family wellbeing.

The PCT will assist with ADLs, monitor patient status, and participate in specimen collection and IV line procedures. Training is provided to ensure success in a fast-paced, compassionate team setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Patient care

Specimen collection

IV therapy support

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year direct care experience or completion of PCT/MA/EMT course

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

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.