Patient Care Technician - Medical / Surgical

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Summary Responsibilities Certifications and Licensures

Credential : BLS : Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience : Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source : AHA

Essential : true

Credential : PCT : MMH PCT / CNA / EMT / LPN Certification

Equivalent Experience : Must hold an internal MyMichigan 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. Effective 12 / 28 / 2021, we can also accept a 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.

• For current PCT's with an expired CNA certification, EMT certification, or a lapsed LPN license, an opportunity to achieve an internal MyMichigan Health Patient Care Technician certification will be offered

Qualification Source :

Essential : true

Credential : TEAM ADVANCED : Techniques for Effective Aggression Management

Equivalent Experience : Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12 / 31 / 2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Qualification Source :

Essential : true

Required Education

Education : High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent Experience :

Education Specialization : GENSTUDY

Essential : true

Other Information

Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills Knowledge of medical terminology.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing as required.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

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 blood borne 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 : Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk / Stand / Push / Pull of Arm / Leg controls.