Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform routine treatment procedures and monitor vital signs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with mobility, including bed mobility, transfers, and functional mobility skills on an adult Orthopaedic floor.
• Instruct patients in therapeutic activities, ambulation, and the use of home exercise programs and equipment.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions and document treatment and progress accurately.
• Prepare room environments and equipment, and assist with multidisciplinary communication.
• Support nursing and therapy teams by coaching patients on precautions and proper equipment use.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training.
• Physical ability to perform a wide range of activities, including walking, standing, lifting, pushing, and positioning patients and equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of work experience as a Patient Care Technician or Rehabilitation Technician.
• Background as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

About the Company

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. As one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, we strive to attract and develop outstanding people to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.