What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Patient Care Technician position at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow?
Job Opportunity Job ID: 46765 This posting is for general Patient Care Tech opportunities at Sparrow Hospital. We have a variety o Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists nurses in providing basic care and performs specific procedures with patients. The PCT works under the supervision and direction of an RN and/or LPN.
Essential Duties
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
General Requirements Basic life support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.
Work Experience Previous experience as a PCT or CNA in absence of the required education.
Education
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
This posting is for general Patient Care Tech opportunities at Sparrow Hospital. We have a variety of full-time and part-time positions.
Requirements
Job Family Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists nurses in providing basic care and performs specific procedures with patients. The PCT works under the supervision and direction of an RN and/or LPN.
Essential Duties
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Provides basic care and tasks as directed by an RN.
- Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to Hospital policies.
- Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
- Cleans and maintains equipment and environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate equipment and supplies to provide quality patient care.
- Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the RN.
- Actively participates as a team member.
- Constructively addresses patient and team issues to insure quality patient care and a collaborative work environment.
General Requirements Basic life support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.
Work Experience Previous experience as a PCT or CNA in absence of the required education.
Education
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program.
- Successful completion of Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program OR certified nurse assistant program OR documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing as a current student in a nursing program OR completion of a medical assistant program OR completion of an EMT or Paramedic program.
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
This posting is for general Patient Care Tech opportunities at Sparrow Hospital. We have a variety of full-time and part-time positions.
Requirements
Job Family Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level New Grad
