Patient Care Technician Oncology Unit - Full Time 36 hrs./week - Days - Madison Heights

Henry Ford Health System; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team in patient care. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and documenting vital information. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to patient welfare and have experience in direct patient care. Join a supportive team in a rewarding environment that values compassion and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Provider certification required.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Shift- Days 7:00 AM 7:30 PM Full Time 36 hrs./week. Weekend and Holiday rotation.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision in assigned area.

Responsibilities:

• Aids with entry and exit of patients.


• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.


• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.


• Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.


• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.


• Completion of, but not limited to, one or more of the following areas required: Certified Nurse Assistant program OR one or more years hospital experience as a Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate program, Medical Office Assistant program OR other direction care vocational training, Current Co-op Student, Nursing Student enrolled in an accredited RN program and has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing. -

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in direct patient care required.


• Preferred hospital experience or certified PCT

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals


• Department: Oncology Unit 001


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: MIDET SJ OPEIU Local 459