Trinity Health·Brighton, Michigan
The PCT provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, focusing on age-specific and cultural needs. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, and managing peripheral IV catheters.
Employment type: Full time
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.
Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy… o Competitive compensation o Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability o Retirement savings plan with employer contribution o Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health o Free, on-campus parking
Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
Department: Surgical Prep
Location: Brighton
Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week
Shift: Day shift
$16.29+
The PCT, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
Required education / Licensure
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
The
PCT assists patient in completing
ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
A PCT will collects and send specimens including blood and blood cultures and inserts and removes peripheral IV catheters. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct care experience or completion of a CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course. Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class.
Market context
In Michigan, support-services roles in healthcare often stay active because clinics and practices need dependable staff who can handle patient-facing and back-office tasks. These positions are competitive because employers commonly require a high school diploma, completion of a competency-based medical assistant training program, and timely BLS plus a recognized Medical Assistant certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and confirm your certification timeline before applying.