Responsibilities*
- Perform complex diagnostic tests, including those requiring complex specimen collections and complex equipment.
- Provide routine but complex instructions for patient procedures and treatments, according to unit guidelines and as delegated by providers and nurses.
- Assist with complex procedures, requiring knowledge of complex and varied equipment including LEEP.
- Provide in-service training and precepting as directed.
- Problem-solve issues related to the retrieval of medical information.
- Coordinate clinical services provided to patients according to payer guidelines (e.g., routing of lab specimens, ordering durable medical equipment).
- Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Moderate standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
- 1-3 years of experience
Assistant Level:
- 0-1 years of experience
- Some office experience
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
This posting is currently open only to internal candidates. External candidates may apply to Job ID 272418.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), 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.