Patient Care Tech - Med Surg
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At a glance
Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Patient Care Tech - Med Surg. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, addressing age‑specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment and supporting patient and family wellbeing.
Key focus areas include Assist patients with ADLs including bathing, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation and feeding, Collect and send specimens such as blood and blood cultures, and Insert and remove peripheral IV catheters.
Skills & qualifications
Qualifications
Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift:
Description: 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
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High school diploma or GED
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Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
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Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
What you will do:
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Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
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The PCT assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
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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.
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