Patient Care Technician

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Perioperative Technician to support the OR team. The role includes cleaning and preparing the operating room, retrieving monitors and beds, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready, and assisting with patient preparation for surgeries.

Responsibilities extend to handling blood products and specimens, transporting patients, and supporting the team. A high school diploma is required; medical assistant training or BSN-related education is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Medical assistant program preferred.
• BSN-related education desired for progression.

Responsibilities

• Maintain room cleanliness before and after surgical procedures.
• Assist with operating room preparation, equipment retrieval and setup.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are available for cases.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist circulating nurse as directed.
• Transport specimens and blood products to designated locations.
• Perioperative support including patient transport and post-op care.
• Precept new hires and demonstrate infection control and universal precautions.
• Participate in related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant program

BSN (Bachelor's degree)

Job description

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

To support the operational needs of the unit and to assist in the delivery of care as a member of the O.R. team.

Responsibilities*

• Maintain room cleanliness prior to and following surgical procedures.
• Assist with preparation of operating room including retrieval of monitors and specialty beds, and related equipment for surgeries.
• Ensure availability of instruments and supplies needed for case. Assist with opening of supplies and instruments.
• Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including: lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager.
• Delivery of blood products and specimens to appropriate location(s).
• Pick daily cases according to scheduled operative time and urgency.
• Maintains the unit environment including cores, rooms, scrub areas and hallways.
• Return instruments and unused supplies at case completion or when cases are cancelled.
• Assist with transportation of patients as needed including retrieval of beds and stretchers, transport patient from unit to O.R. as needed.
• Respond and assist to emergency/trauma cases, assist surgical team as directed.
• Assist with post mortem care and transportation.
• Precept new hires as assigned.
• Demonstrate appropriate infection control and universal precautions.

Related Duties

• Complete duties associated with team affiliation.
• Maintain, test patient care of equipment. Initiate repair when indicated.
• Serve on unit based committees as a representative of the Perioperative technician group.

May Assist With The Following Duties

• 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

Physical Requirements

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

Desired Qualifications*

• 3 years experience
• Progressive knowledge in methods, procedures, materials, and equipment of designated areas is necessary.
• Graduation from a Medical assistant program or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care activities is desirable.
• One of the following:
• Junior status in an accredited BSN program
• 2 year in accredited ADN program
• Bachelors Degree in an accredited BSN program
• Minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting
• Minimum two years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment

Necessary Skills

• Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others
• Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, and ability to accept direction
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team and be self-directed.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.

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 30,000employees 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

Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights
24 hours/week

Additional Information

General supervision is received from area supervisor and manager.

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.

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 maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening 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.