Summary
The Cardiac Procedures Unit Cath Lab is currently seeking a full-time MA to join its established team. This position is located in the Cardiovascular Center.
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Health System 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*
Duties include but are not limited to: retrieving patients from the lobby, getting weights, getting the patient?s rooms ready, making beds, stocking the rooms, prepping patients for procedures including hair removal, site cleansing, hook up to monitor and obtaining Vital Signs, EKG's, Accuchecks, cleaning equipment, stocking of supplies, performing daily QA on testing equipment and emergency equipment.
Required Qualifications*
High School diploma or GED.
Graduation from a MA program or equivalent combination of education and 1-3 years experience.
1-2 years of recent experience as a Nurse Aide/ICU Tech in a hospital setting.
Vocational training in Health Care of College level courses in Health Care.
Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.
Desired Qualifications*
Certification as an EMT, CNA or MA preferred.
Work Schedule
40 hours (5 8hr shifts), full-time. Monday through Friday. Days. hours 7-3:30p
Additional Information
We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion? Collaboration? Innovation? and Commitment to Excellence.
Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:
http://www.med.umich.edu/cvc/cvcpotentialteam.pdf
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.