Patient Care Technician - Elective Surgery - 36hr - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician for their Elective Surgery department. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care and support, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience and will be required to obtain BLS certification shortly after hiring. Join a dynamic team that values compassion and excellence in patient care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 1 year of job-specific experience required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Document necessary records and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Clinical Skills

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Professional Licensure/Certification

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Elective Surgery - 36hr - Day Shift

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Job Summary

Department: Elective Surgery

Schedule: 36 hours, 12-hour Day Shift; 7am-7:30pm, Sunday - Saturday

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable job-specific experience.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Certifications/Licenses

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred; any issuing authority accepted.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: 5 East Elective Surgery
• Location: Henry Ford St. John Hospital
• Shift: Day
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, Wellness and Fitness Services

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