Patient Care Technician - Emergency Services
McLaren Health Care · Petoskey, MI · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Department: Emergency Services
Schedule: Per Diem
Schedule
Daily work times: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (day shift)
Weekends: Yes
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About the Role
Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through:
- Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities
- Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being
- Demonstration of unit/area-designated competencies
- Interaction with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences
Responsibilities
- Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals
- Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families
- Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising
- Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols
- Performs other related job duties as requested
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in direct care
- CENA training
- Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area