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Position Number: 1511580
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Patient Care Tech Associate

Job Opening ID: 174417
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: CW Oper Room - Mott
Posting Begin/End Date: 6/24/2019 7/01/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Patient Care Services

Job Summary
Patient Care Technical 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.

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 location(s).
Pick daily cases according to scheduled operative time and urgency.
Maintains the unit environment including cores, 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*
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:

Junior status in an accredited BSN program
2^nd year in accredited ADN program
Bachelors Degree in Applied Medical Science
a minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting
a minimum two years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment

Desired Qualifications*
Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent years of experience preferred.

Work Schedule
Shift: Days, Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week, with rotation of others shifts possible

Additional Information
General supervision is received from area supervisor and manager.

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. This job 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.

To apply, visit http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/174417/patient_care_tech_associate