Job Summary
Provides moderate to complex assistance to patients including drawing blood, operating medical monitoring equipment, administering medications, beginning or discontinuing catheters, or administering electrocardiograms. Prepares patients for examination including surgical instrument sterilization, supply, and equipment set up. Transports patients to/from surgery. Assists surgical team as needed with basic equipment and PPE preparation.Provides moderate to complex assistance to patients including drawing blood, operating medical monitoring equipment, administering medications, beginning or discontinuing catheters, or administering electrocardiograms. Prepares patients for examination including surgical instrument sterilization, supply, and equipment set up. Transports patients to/from surgery. Assists surgical team as needed with basic equipment and PPE preparation.Provides moderate to complex assistance to patients including drawing blood, operating medical monitoring equipment, administering medications, beginning or discontinuing catheters, or administering electrocardiograms. Prepares patients for examination including surgical instrument sterilization, supply, and equipment set up. Transports patients to/from surgery. Assists surgical team as needed with basic equipment and PPE preparation.Provides moderate to complex assistance to patients including drawing blood, operating medical monitoring equipment, administering medications, beginning or discontinuing catheters, or administering electrocardiograms. Prepares patients for examination including surgical instrument sterilization, supply, and equipment set up. Transports patients to/from surgery. Assists surgical team as needed with basic equipment and PPE preparation.Provides moderate to complex assistance to patients including drawing blood, operating medical monitoring equipment, administering medications, beginning or discontinuing catheters, or administering electrocardiograms. Prepares patients for examination including surgical instrument sterilization, supply, and equipment set up. Transports patients to/from surgery. Assists surgical team as needed with basic equipment and PPE preparation.
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*
- Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.
- Monitor, setup and maintain the operations of clinical equipment.
- May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs.
- Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas.
- May transport patients to and from designated locations.
- May administer medications.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Assist in patient admission and discharge procedures.
- Obtain and record vital signs. Assist in preparing patients for procedures.
- Assist with preparing patients for discharge.
- Assist with maintaining unit stock. Work in MiChart.
- Assist with front desk reception duties as needed.
- Adheres to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
- 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.
- Effective time management, as well as excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Works well with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Perform point of care testing as delegated by the nursing staff.
- 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.
- Complete annual mandatory competencies.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write.
- Minimum two years' experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment.
- Individual must exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.
- Must adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Candidates must be able to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidate must demonstrate problem solving skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance.
- Candidate must be able to push, pull, and/or lift at least 25 pounds. This is a direct patient care environment and role.
Desired Qualifications*
- Previous experience in an ambulatory care clinical setting, Preop/PACU, or procedural unit.
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.
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.