Job Summary
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.
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*
- 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.
- Documentation and navigation within 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 (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.
Required Qualifications*
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 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.
- 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.
Work Schedule
Monday- Saturday (rotating), variable start times.
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 included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in 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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
