Patient Care Tech - Ann Arbor, United States - University of Michigan Health System

Description

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.

Responsibilities*

1. Under direct supervision by the RN performs delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.
2. Monitor, set-up & maintain the operations of clinical equipment.
3. Record & document vital signs.
4. Stock & maintain inventory of specialized areas.
5. Transport patients to & from designated locations.
6. Assist with admitting & discharge procedures.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned under the direction and supervision of the RN.

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and the following:
• Progressive knowledge in methods, procedures, materials and equipment of designated area is necessary.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.

Desired Qualifications*

• 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/ acute care hospital or
• Volunteer work of the equivalent of 1 year or experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) or
• Enrollment in pre-PA or pre-MA program track or
• Completion of Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program or
• ADN (Associate Nursing Degree) program.

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.