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

The CERD runner, will assist the CERD staff in transporting between CERD and the units serviced by CERD. The runners will pick up, transport, and check in all endoscopes and/or items to be reprocessed in CERD.

Responsibilities*

The assistants job duties are as listed:

• Transferring scopes, organizing transport carts, or picking up supplies.
• Checking soiled scopes into CERD decontamination
• Checking patient ready scopes out of CERD and scanning location bar codes in customer units.
• Loading and unloading the cart washer / Wiping down cart washer as needed
• Professional and positive communication with customers, leadership, and expediter/dispatch
• Minor cleaning duties, such as wipe down surfaces, organizing work area, replacing trash bag, etc.
• Other duties, as assigned

The runner will be supervised by the CERD manager and supervisors.

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
• Previous experience working in an Endoscopy Unit/OR/CSPD/Instrument room setting
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Ability to lift, stand, walk, and bend for long periods at a time
• Ability to push carts through hallways and in/out of elevators/washers
• Ability to handle delicate medical devices with care and follow protocols
• Ability to withstand wearing PPE as indicated
• Verbal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Strong work ethic

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

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

M-F, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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.