"Patient Care Technician"

Assist in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse. Supports operational functions in the Medical Procedures Unit. Assists in obtaining and caring for equipment. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment.

• 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 administer medications.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Assist in patient admission and discharge procedures.
• Assist in preparing patients for procedures.
• Assist with preparing patients for discharge.
• Documentation and navigation within MiChart.
• Assist with front desk reception duties as needed.
• Adheres to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
• Effective time management, as well as excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Perform point of care testing as delegated by the nursing staff (such as vital signs)
• Adhere to infection prevention policies by appropriately cleaning patient care bays and stretchers
• Assist with transporting patients via various methods including: ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide support to all providers and clinical staff, as well as assist nurses with patient concerns/issues/questions.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements to assure patient safety
• Participation in unit quality initiatives
• Complete annual mandatory competencies.
• Promotes highly reliable safe patient care practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in an ambulatory care clinical setting, Preop/PACU, or procedural unit.
• 2 -3 years of experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team setting.
• Communicates effectively.
• Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• Works well with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member are crucial, as well as being highly motivated and organized, with a strong desire to learn.

Monday - Friday, variable start times.

• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
• Candidate must be able to push, pull, and/or lift at least 25 pounds. This is a direct patient care environment and role.

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.

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 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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.