Patient Care Technician Trainee

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Summary

This position is for inpatient PCTs in Midland.



The Patient Care Technician Trainee Program is a 2 week paid training program designed to provide incumbents with training to achieve educational knowledge and a defined skill set needed to hold a Patient Care Technician position within MyMichigan Health. The ultimate goal of the training program is to obtain an internal certification which qualifies the trainee for a Patient Care Technician position at MyMichigan Health. The Patient Care Technician Trainee will receive education to provide basic nursing care, communicate with patients, family members, and others on the healthcare team, and obtain the skills necessary to provide, and assist with, patient activities of daily living. The training program and materials will be provided, and incumbents are paid to attend classes.





(100%)* Satisfactorily complete the Patient Care Technician training program within two weeks of the date of hire or transfer to position.



Satisfactory completion will be achieved by:



* Attending class every day for the entire scheduled time



* Demonstrating competency of skills learned during class



* Achieving a score of 84% on all quizzes and tests



* Displaying the values of MyMichigan Health in all interactions with instructors, patients, family members and other members of the health care team.



* Other duties as assigned







REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:



HS Diploma or GED required.



Computer experience required



Good organizational skills, a team player and ability to work under pressure and time constraints are all required



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.



MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.







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 blood-borne 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.

Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Patient Care Technician Trainee, Professions , Midland, Michigan