Patient Care Tech Associate

at  University of Michigan

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.

WHAT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED?

• Graduation from high school
• Experience in an Operating Room, PACU/PreOp/Short Stay/Ambulatory Care environment or similar work experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment.

• Prepare and select supplies for surgical procedures
• Work closely with the nursing team to provide direct patient care and complete accurate documentation in our internal system, MiChart.
• Assist with laser operation during surgical procedures.
• Transport patients to and from procedures and assist room preparation and patient positioning.
• Prepare equipment and Operating Rooms for daily use.
• Collaborate with our Supply Chain team to assure supplies and necessary equipment are available for surgical procedures.
• Work both independently and as part of a larger team.
• Maintain unit stock order and unload supplies from shipping dock.
• Our Patient Care Assistants are deeply dynamic, flexible and dependable. We work with highly acute patients and are prepared to respond appropriately at all times.