Patient Care Tech Oncology Unit

About the Role

The Patient Care Tech (PCT), under the direction of a registered nurse, provides direct patient care considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and therapeutic patient care environment that supports patient and family well-being, aligned with relationship-based care principles.

Patients served include adults with hematologic and oncologic illnesses, such as solid tumors, malignancies, and terminal illness. The role involves a variety of therapeutic interventions, from chemotherapy to palliative care services.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices, feeding, and menu selection.
• Collect and send specimens, including blood and blood cultures.
• Insert and remove peripheral IV catheters.
• Record patient information and required data to meet documentation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long-term care) or successful completion of a CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
• Student nurses must have completed the nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.

Training is provided to prepare colleagues for success.

Shifts & Schedule

• 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Full-time and part-time positions available. Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year are required for both full-time and part-time team members.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with daily pay option.
• Benefits effective on day one—no waiting periods.
• Full benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
• Comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM), with two tiers:
  • Tier 1: Trinity Health network providers (lowest out-of-pocket costs).
  • Tier 2: Select BCBSM providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.