Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Contingent – Days
Surgeons Choice Medical Center is a patient centered health care facility and physician owned destination of care focusing on all hand, joint, orthopedic and sports medicine. In 2004, in an ambitious push to bring hospitality back to the hospital, a small group of top Metro-Detroit surgeons decided to create their own surgical hospital; one that provided patients with the best possible care in a small, easy-to-manage environment that truly embraces the best patient experience. We have since become the premier center of choice with 30 surgical beds, 26 rehabilitation beds, and 6 operating rooms.
Surgeons Choice Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Technician. An ideal candidate has a passion to serve people to improve their quality of life and empower them on their health journey.
Perks for our staff:
- Competitive hourly pay!
- Health Safety Measures in place for everyone
- A diverse & inclusive workforce that embraces communication, caring and courtesy.
- Positive Onboarding Experience
- Company Events
- Community Discounts
- And more!
Schedule: Days
Job type: Contingent
Our Culture is Best in Class!
At Surgeons Choice Medical Center our culture starts with the hospital owners who are physicians and surgeons, working side-by-side with our management and staff, invested in improving patient care. You will be part of a caring and dynamic group of healthcare professionals that thrive on providing exceptional customer service. You will work in a friendly environment that fosters compassionate communication, responsible engagement and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. If you have a desire and passion to make a difference in people's lives, Surgeons Choice Medical Center is the place for you.
Responsibilities:
- Provision of direct care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Assists in the assessment and monitoring of patients’ conditions and therapeutic needs. Responsible for the provision of direct care to patients to assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including elimination, nutritional needs, mobility and emotional support.
- Accurate completion of vital sign flow sheets, charges for supplies and other duties deemed within their scope of practice.
- Knowledge of BLS protocols in code situations, pain management, wound care, and performance of patient assessments.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Requires immediate judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills.
Requirements:
- Completion of a Nurse Aide training program required.
- 3-5- years of inpatient/medical assistant experience strongly required.
- Current unrestricted Nurse Aide certification from the State of Michigan required.
- Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, from the American Heart Association required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transfers patients using appropriate assistive devices and help from others. Assists patient with safe transfer techniques using proper body mechanics.
- Answers call lights promptly and in person and places the call light in reach of the patient taking into account their disability, making alternative arrangements that meet the patient’s limitations.
- Assists in meeting patient’s dietary needs by aiding with feeding when necessary.
- Keeps patient dry at all times. Meets patient’s elimination needs promptly with attention to maintaining skin integrity. Changes and/or empties ostomy, Foley bag, rectal bag and others as per policy and records output.
- Assists in keeping nursing area and hospital free of hazards including electrical, physical, and mechanical. Responsible for helping maintaining patients’ rooms cleanliness/neatness and keeps patients’; rooms free of hazards.
- Provides input regarding the development, monitoring and updating of individualized care plans.
- Walking rounds done at least every hour on assigned patients.
- Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, including continuous quality improvement, team work, mutual respect, professionalism and accountability.
- Attends and participates in all appropriate departmental/SCMC meetings and training and development opportunities.
- Follows established policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
- SCMC employment policies and procedures
- Infection control/safety policies and procedures
- Federal, state, and local regulations
