The Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at Michigan Medicine is a vital hands-on clinical position supporting high-quality patient care in a hospital setting. Working closely with registered nurses and providers, PCTs assist with direct patient care, monitoring, and essential clinical tasks. This role is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful patient interaction, strong teamwork, and professional growth within a leading academic medical center.

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Key Responsibilities & Important Points for Applicants

• Patient Observation & Monitoring
  • Obtain and record vital signs, oxygen saturation, pain scores, intake/output, and other unit-specific measurements.
  • Observe patient condition, respond to alarms, and promptly report abnormal findings to the RN.
  • Assist with physiologic monitoring, ECG electrode placement, and patient transport monitoring.
• Direct Patient Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Assist patients with bathing, oral care, toileting, feeding, mobility, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
  • Escort and transport patients safely within the hospital.
  • Provide comfort, safety rounds, and sitter support as needed.
• Specimen Collection & Clinical Support
  • Collect blood, urine, stool, sputum, and swab specimens following protocol.
  • Perform point-of-care testing and finger/heel stick blood collection.
  • Assist physicians and nurses during diagnostic and bedside procedures.
• IVs, Tubes & Catheters
  • Discontinue peripheral IVs, remove dressings, and prime IV tubing per policy.
  • Assist with tube feedings after RN verification of placement.
  • Perform urinary catheter care, bladder scanning, enemas (non-medicated), and related tasks.
• Wound, Respiratory & Specialized Care
  • Clean and redress wounds, assist with complex dressing changes, and manage ostomy and drainage devices.
  • Assist with tracheostomy care, suctioning, incentive spirometry, chest tube monitoring, and basic respiratory support under RN direction.
• Environment & Equipment
  • Prepare patient rooms, make beds, stock supplies, clean equipment, and maintain unit orderliness.
  • Assist with instrument cleaning, sterilization, and emergency equipment checks.
  • Perform clerical duties and documentation as required.
• Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED and one of the following:
    • 6 months experience in skilled long-term care or acute care hospital
    • Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of fundamentals
    • 1 year experience in short-term care/rehab
    • Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, positioning patients, and prolonged standing.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • CNA or Certified Medical Assistant training, allied health coursework, and basic computer skills.
• Schedule & Employment Details
  • 36 hours/week, night shifts, 12-hour shifts.
  • Onsite position in Neurology/Neurosurgery/Stroke inpatient units.
  • Union-represented role under SEIU, with wages and benefits defined by the collective bargaining agreement.

This position offers an excellent entry point or progression path into healthcare, providing broad clinical exposure, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes at Michigan Medicine.