Patient Care Technician - Medical/Surgical

Patient Care Technician

This position works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT performs and assists with individual activities of daily living as well as certain treatments for patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Certifications and Licensures

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, or 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 PCTs 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:

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Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills as normally acquired through completion of high school diploma or equivalent.

Essential: true

Other Information Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills as normally acquired through completion of high school diploma or equivalent.

Essential: true

Other Comments

Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Essential: false