Patient Care Technician

1 week ago

Alpena Michigan, United States MyMichigan Health Full time
Job Summary

This role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide patient care and support services. The Patient Care Technician performs and assists with individual activities of daily living, as well as certain treatments, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patient needs and perform tasks to meet those needs, recognizing the specific needs of different age groups.
  • Plan and prioritize patient care functions to meet patients' healthcare needs.
  • Implement actions that complement and support nursing care.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided to ensure quality care and address patient-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Self-manage and hold oneself accountable for delivering responsible patient care, demonstrating effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy, and procedures.
  • Participate in equipment in-services and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
  • Perform job skills outlined on orientation checklists as they relate to role expectations.
Certifications and Licensures
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer
  • FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting
  • Required Equivalent Experience -
  • ICHAT - iChat (annually on Hire Date)
  • Required Equivalent Experience -
  • PCT - MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification
  • Required Equivalent Experience - 1) New hires on or after April 1, 2020 will be required to have a current CNA certification and keep it active must hold an internal MidMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification or a current State of Michigan registry document as a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan or completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program culminating in licensure in the State of Michigan or successful completion of one semester of nursing clinical education by an Accredited Registered Nurse Program or Medical Assistant with the following: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologist (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), OR equivalent Medical Assistant Credential such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA, etc.
  • 2) Current Care Assistants as of April 1, 2020 who do not have a current CNA will be grandfathered in and not required to obtain the certification as long as they stay in their current classification.
  • 3) Current Care Assistants as of April 1, 2020 who do have a current and active CNA will be required to maintain and keep active their certification as long as they are in their current classification.
  • 4) Internal transfers after on or after April 1, 2020 will be required to obtain the CAN certification or complete the internal MidMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification within six (6) months of their transfer date. Once obtaining their certification, they will be required to maintain and keep the certification active while in employed in either classification.
  • RECIPIENT - Recipient Rights
  • Required Equivalent Experience -
  • Required Education:
  • Education: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
  • Other Information:
  • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
  • Successful completion of the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) class recommended.
  • Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
  • PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief, and death.
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
  • Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
  • Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
  • Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
  • Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance, and ability to stay awake.
  • Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
  • Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly % or the workday) 10 lbs.

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