Patient Care Tech Surgical Progressive Care Unit

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Other Job Titles: Patient Care Tech (PCT), C.N.A, and M.A. (Medical Assistant) Department: 2 East Surgical Progressive Care Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor 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. Shifts Available: 6:30 am-3:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm, 10:30pm-7:00am Status Available: Full-time, Part-time Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members. 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 collect 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. 2 East cares for high acuity surgical patients who require frequent monitoring, multiple lines/tubes, and complex nursing care. The 32-bed unit specializes in Core Surgical Services, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery. Additional Surgical Populations include General Surgery, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery; a fast paced, dynamic unit known for High volume and high patient turnover. We are looking for someone with critical thinking, customer service, communication, team approach, and a positive attitude. Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability. Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers. Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan. 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.