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Job Summary
Patient Care Tech Associates support the operational needs of the unit and assist in the delivery of care as a member of the O.R. team.
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 worlds 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 • 21 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities
• Maintain room cleanliness prior to and following surgical procedures • Assist with preparation of operating room, including retrieval of monitors and specialty beds and related equipment for surgeries • Ensure availability of instruments and supplies needed for case • Assist with opening of supplies and instruments • Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery, including lifting, positioning, prepping, and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager • Delivery of blood products and specimens to appropriate locations • Pick daily cases according to scheduled operative time and urgency • Maintains the unit environment, including core rooms, scrub areas, hallways, equipment rooms, and supply rooms • Return instruments and unused supplies at case completion or when cases are cancelled • Assist with transportation of patients as needed, including retrieval of beds and stretchers, transport patient from unit to O.R. as needed • Respond and assist to emergency/trauma cases, assist surgical team as directed • Assist with post mortem care and transportation • Precept new hires as assigned • Demonstrate appropriate infection control and universal precautions
Related Duties
• Complete duties associated with team affiliation • Serve on unit-based committees as a representative of the Perioperative technician group
Required Qualifications
• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience • Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate standing, walking, as well as lifting, positioning, and/or transferring • Desired Qualifications: • Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care • Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent years of experience preferred • Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others • Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment • Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, and ability to accept direction • Proven ability to work as a member of a team and be self-directed • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Strong organizational skills • Excellent attendance record
Work Schedule
• Day, Night Rotator • 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.
Additional Information
• General supervision is received from area supervisor and manager • 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.