Patient Care Technician

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Assist in the delivery of direct care and support operational functions in the Operating Rooms/PACU at the Cardiovascular Center.

Responsibilities*

• Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.
• Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment
• May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs
• Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas
• May transport patients to and from designated locations
• May assist with admitting and discharge procedures
• May administer medications
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Assist in preparing the O.R. for surgery
• Assist with patient admission and care
• Setting up and stocking
• Pick daily cases
• Assist with transfer from the Pre-Op Holding to the Operating Room, transfer from Operating Room to PACU and transfer to other units as needed
• Assist with patient positioning and equipment
• Assist with preparation of rooms including cleaning, pulling trash, linen and reorganizing to follow surgical procedures
• Assist in the preparation of surgical equipment and assist with inventory
• Obtain and deliver supplies and equipment from other departments
• Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures
• Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment
• May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs
• Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas
• May transport patients to and from designated locations
• May assist with admitting and discharge procedures
• May administer medications
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

Desired Qualifications*

• Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care activities is desirable.
• Recent OR experience.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Nursing student.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Work Schedule

• Hours: Full time, 40hrs
• Shift: Afternoons, M-F, 8hr shifts, 1:50pm-10:20pm, with on-call & possible holiday commitments.

Additional Information

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.