Patient Care Tech - Med Surg
IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.
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Patient Care Tech/Assistant
Department: Med Surg
Location: Livingston
Current opportunities for part time 24 hour a week, day shift weekend only, contingent or full time night shift, weekend only.
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.
Summary
Assist patients with daily activities, specimen collection, and basic medical procedures under RN supervision.
Job title
Patient Care Tech - Med Surg
Experience level
1+ years
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital, Brighton, MI; some part-time options available.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location