Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Health
Patient Care Technician
MyMichigan Health
Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits
Units: Inpatient Rehab/Medical Surgical
Posted internally from 8/19/2025 to 8/25/2025
As a Clinical Assistant this role assists the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Licensed Practical Nurse (MLPN) in ensuring the patient is safe, comfortable and clean.
(20%)* Assesses the need for assisting with neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care and performing other patient related tasks, recognizing the specific individual needs based on patient age groups unique to assigned unit(s).
(20%)* Plans and prioritizes patient care functions to meet patients' health care needs.
(20%)* Implements actions that compliment and support nursing care.
(20%)* Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided to ensure quality care and patient related issues are completed in a timely manner.
(20%)* Self-Management
a. Hold self accountable for delivery of responsible patient care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
b. Assumes responsibility for own continued development and assists with the development of other staff members.
*These job responsibilities may be directed by the RN/MLPN.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with application and use of rehabilitative equipment.
Implements exercises from interdisciplinary care plan.
Keeps patient and significant other(s) informed about health status and health care resources.
Demonstrates ability to build trust and rapport with new clients and families.
Participates in orienting patients to the Rehabilitation Unit.
Documents Functional Independence Measures Scoring.
Other Duties as Assigned.
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Credential:PCT: MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification
Equivalent Experience: 1) New hires on or after April 1, 2020 will be required to have a current CNA certification and keep it active 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 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. 2) Current Care Assistants as of April 1, 2020 who do not have a current CNA will be grandfathered in and not required to obtain the certification as long as they stay in their current classification.3) Current Care Assistants as of April 1, 2020 who do have a current and active CNA will be required to maintain and keep active their certification as long as they are in their current classification.4) Internal transfers after on or after April 1, 2020 will be required to obtain the CNA certification or complete the internal MyMichigan health Patient Care Technician certification within six (6) months of their transfer date. Once obtaining their certification, they will be required to maintain and keep the certification active while in employed in either classification.
Education: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
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: Medium.Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits
MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.
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