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University of Michigan Patient Care Tech Associate in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Patient Care Tech Associate
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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.
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
Responsibilities*
Welcomes patients, families, and visitors to the unit
Directs patients, families, and visitors to and from the waiting areas
Routinely check with patients and families to meet their comfort needs
Assist with the nourishment needs of patients per nursing instruction
Set up activities at bedside to assist with patient comfort, i.e., video games, toys, etc.
Facilitate transfer process, i.e., supplies, equipment, patient belongings
Facilitate discharge process, i.e., supplies, equipment, patient belongings
Respond to patient call lights
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity when providing care and interacting with patients and families
Stock bedside carts and blanket warmers
Clean and prepare bays before and after patients have occupied
Maintain supplies and orderliness of nutrition areas
Assure availability and operation of equipment
Monitor numbers and availability of unit specific equipment and order as necessary
Clean stretchers, cribs, wheelchairs, and children's toys with Virex or Bleach per protocol
Organize and place crib, stretcher, and wheelchairs to their designated slots as assigned by charge nurse
Deliver stretchers or cribs to CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine when requested
Assure that all patient beds, cribs, and stretchers are equipped with an oxygen tank for transports
Transport or assist transportation of patients from inpatient unit to preop area: gather supplies, equipment, patient belongings
Transport or assist transportation of patients from PACU to inpatient units: gather supplies, equipment, patient belongings
Assist transport of patients from PACU Phase 2 to 2nd floor lobby
Transport patients to off-site procedural areas i.e., UH Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI UH OR/PACU
Transport STAT blood samples from Mott preop/PACU to lab in UH when tube system is down
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Ability to read and write.
Desired Qualifications*
Recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting
Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal.
Basic computer skills
Course work in an Allied Health field
Work Schedule
32 hours per week = two 12-hour shifts 8a-830p and one 8-hour shift 8a-430p. Rotating weekend and holiday obligation.
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in 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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
258553
Working Title
Patient Care Tech Associate
Job Title
Patient Care Tech Associate
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM CW Post Anes Care Unit-Mott
Posting Begin/End Date
1/07/2025 - 1/14/2025
Career Interest
Patient Care Clinical Support (MA, Tech)
Patient Care Services
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