PATIENT CARE TECH (TEMP)

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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.

Responsibilities*

Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures.  Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing.  Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services.

Required Qualifications*

High school diploma, GED or equivalent; Certified Nurse Aide (or) Certified Medical Assistant (or) junior status in an accredited BSN program (or) 2nd year in accredited ADN program (or) Bachelors Degree in Applied Medical Science (or) a minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as a nurse aide in a hospital setting (or) a minimum two years experience in such a role in a nursing home or other health care environment; ability to read and write.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Basic computer skills; course work in an Allied Health field. 
  • Recent Acute inpatient experience; experience working with children and families.
  • Evidence of being a team player and excellent communication skills.

Work Schedule

8-40 hours/week. Day/Night shift position. No holidays

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.