PATIENT LIFT/TRANSFER ASSOC

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Retirement Savings Opportunities

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a dedicated patient transport/ nurse aide role to safely perform lifts and transfers, coordinate with Lift Team and care staff, and uphold safety standards within a large academic health system.

The position emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient care, and adherence to procedures. You will work under a schedule that includes evening hours and weekend days, with potential for departmental work mode flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience as a Nurse Aide, Patient Transporter, or other similar position involving patient movement.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to lift, push, and pull for an 8-hour shift.
• CPR certification.
• Demonstrate expertise to safely perform patient lifts and transfers using lift equipment.
• Expected behaviors include: independence in decision-making, customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change and stressful situations, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform complex/dependent patient lifts and transfers using appropriate mechanical lifting equipment, collaborating with Lift Team members.
• Coordinate, inventory and maintain lifting equipment for patient transfers, lifts and repositioning.
• Prioritize and organize requests through autonomous scheduling and interdisciplinary communication to ensure efficient patient care.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education for lift equipment and transfer techniques.
• Contribute to QA monitoring and documentation of lift activities.
• Consult with Nursing and other care providers to develop and implement lifting plans.
• Assist in building a culture of safety for caregivers and patients.
• Provide compassionate care to patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate proper use of lift equipment for each transfer.

Skills

Patient handling

CPR certification

Decision making

Customer focus

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A resume is required for consideration for this position.

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.

Responsibilities*

Characteristic Duties

• Responsible for safely performing complex/dependent patient lifts, those with limited mobility, lifts/transfers using appropriate mechanical lifting equipment, following proper procedures and working collaboratively with Lift Team members.

Related Duties

• Properly utilizes patient handling and lift equipment
• Coordinates, inventories and maintains the necessary equipment for use in patient transfers, lifts and repositioning
• Prioritizes and organizes requests through autonomous scheduling of pages/calls and interdisciplinary communication to ensure maximum efficiency and care for patients
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and ongoing education and training of lift equipment and transfer/re-positioning techniques
• Actively participates in QI monitoring and documentation of all patient lift activities
• Consults with Nursing and other patient care providers such as rehabilitation therapy staff in the development and implementation of lifting plans for patients
• Assists with building a culture of safety to support caregivers and patients
• Cares for patients with compassion and dignity
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrates effective use of stationary or mobile mechanical lifting equipment, uses a mechanical device for each lift/transfer and physical lifting techniques.

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work experience as a Nurse Aide, Patient Transporter, or other similar position involving patient movement
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to lift, push, and pull for an 8-hour shift
• CPR certification
• Demonstrate expertise to safely perform patient lifts and transfers using lift equipment
• Expected behaviors include: independent decision-making skills, customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change and stressful situations, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication

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
• Retirement Savings Opportunities

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

• Work Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Work Days: Sunday-Thursday
• 40 hours per week

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, 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 Reporting 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 five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time 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.