Patient Care Technician

Uofmhealth; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support the operational needs of the unit and assist in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness of the operating room, preparing surgical equipment, and assisting nursing staff with patient positioning and care. Join a team that is committed to excellence in healthcare and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in medicine. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Match

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is necessary.
• Progressive knowledge in methods and equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the operating room before and after procedures.
• Assist nursing staff in preparing patients for surgery.
• Respond to emergency cases and assist the surgical team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

BSN Program

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Base pay range

$41,600.00/yr - $53,352.00/yr

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.

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*

• 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.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
• Progressive knowledge in methods, procedures, materials, and equipment of designated areas is necessary.
• Physical Requirements:
• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
  

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.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• 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
  

Work Schedule

Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights

40 hours/week

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.

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.

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 employment opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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