Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
• Obtain vital signs, including temperature, height/weight, oxygen saturation, and pain scores, reporting abnormal values to the RN.
• Assist with patient activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Perform specimen collection, including blood, urine, stool, and sputum, and transport laboratory specimens.
• Assist with clinical procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and respiratory care tasks like suctioning.
• Monitor and respond to physiologic monitor alarms and patient call lights.
• Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including stocking supplies and setting up rooms for admissions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One of the following: 6 months of experience in skilled long-term or acute care, enrollment in a nursing program with fundamentals completed, 1 year of experience in a short-term care facility, or completion of a CNA program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities, including lifting, moving, and positioning patients and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Coursework in an Allied Health field.

Benefits

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

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, dedicated to improving the health of patients and communities through excellence in education, research, and patient care. As part of the University of Michigan, we strive to attract and develop outstanding professionals to join our world-class academic health system.