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University of Michigan Patient Care Tech Associate in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Patient Care Tech Associate
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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
Retirement Savings Opportunities
Responsibilities*
A. Patient Care Duties
- Observation/Monitoring
Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers
Obtain and record vital signs including: temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and reports abnormal values to RN
Respond to monitor alarms
Assist with connecting to monitors and calibration
Apply ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attach patient to travel monitor
Doppler auscultation of pulses
Obtain and record height and weight
Measure and record intake and output
Empty and record outputs from drains, urinary catheter, bedpan, urinal, etc.
Label and secure patient belongings including sensory aides and assist devices
- Specimen Collection
Perform point of care testing; maintain and calibrate equipment and supplies
Collect specimens including urine and sputum
Perform venipuncture to collect blood specimens
- Intravenous Lines
Prime IV tubing; time and date bag per policy
Prime central/pressure set ups (after bag spiked by RN); time and date bag per policy
Discontinue peripheral IV, and radial arterial lines - holds pressure to the site after RN removes suture (if applicable)
- Patient ADLs
Provide toileting/bedpan/urinals
Accompany, escort, ambulate, move, turn, dangle, lift, attend, hold, position patients
Provide patient nourishment by providing snacks/beverages, assist with ordering meals/snacks, feed patients as needed
Change gown, bed, linens as needed
Assist to undress/dress as needed
- Urinary Catheters
Perform intermittent and clean urinary catheterizations
Connect, drains and disconnect urinary catheters
Assemble intermittent and continuous bladder irrigation supplies
Discontinue urinary catheters
Determine bladder status with bladder scanner
- Wound/Skin Care
Perform pre-operative skin prep/hair clipping as needed
Provide skin care at the direction of the RN
Cleanse and redress non-sterile wounds
Perform simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings
Assist RN with complex dressing changes
Care for permanent drain sites and apply appropriate collection device; i.e. ostomy, G-tube, etc
Apply binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications
- Respiratory Care
Connect oxygen delivery device and set oxygen flow rate as directed by RN
Assist with trach care on stable tracheotomies including cleaning and redressing; assists with tape and tie changes
Assist with endotracheal tube care and tape changes
Set up Pleurevac
Coaches and prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and coughing/deep breathing
Performs routine oral and nasal suctioning
- Other Interventions
Measure and obtain anti-embolism hose; apply sequential compression devices
Perform patient care/comfort, safety rounds
Provide family support, escort in/out of unit
Assist with application and maintain restraints
Function as a messenger
Obtain supplies and medications as necessary
B. Clerical Duties
Identify and print on-line documents including H&P, consent, blood consent
Make preoperative paperwork packets
Make wristbands
Print patient labels
Place patient on-call for OR
Answer telephones
Order equipment
Fax documents
Page as requested
Make/verify patient appointments
Verify patient bed assignment in Teletracking
Label equipment charge slips
Temporarily locate patients in computer system
Use multiple computer systems
C. Environment
Set up patient bays for admission or procedure
Maintain orderliness of patient bays, unit including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
Clean and maintain inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care areas
Check emergency equipment
Make up stretchers for patient admission
Obtain, open, and arrange equipment and supplies for specific procedures
Stock supplies and equipment in patient care areas
D. Transport
- Assist with patient transport as needed
E. Reporting/lunch/breaks
Reports to charge nurse at beginning and end of shift, whenever leaving assigned work area, when going on break/lunch or when asked to assist in other areas
Available to nursing staff in assigned area and others as needed
Lunch and break times are assigned by the charge nurse daily
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
2nd 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*
Attended and passed CNA course or CNA state certification
Recent experience in an acute care inpatient setting
Basic computer skills
Demontrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work Schedule
The work schedule consists of the five 8hr evening shifts or four 10hr evening shifts, Monday-Saturday. Start times available are 12:00p, 2:00p or 4:00p start.
Shift availability based on current unit needs and to be discussed at time of interview.
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
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. 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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
254824
Working Title
Patient Care Tech Associate
Job Title
Patient Care Tech Associate
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Post Anes Care Unit - UH
Posting Begin/End Date
9/23/2024 - 10/23/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
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