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MESPA III - Transportation Aide
Oakland Schools 4.3
Michigan jobs
Transportation/Bus Aide
District: Waterford School District
Position:
MESPA III - Transportation Aide
(10 month position)
Location:
Transportation Garage
Position Summary: The position of Transportation Aide, under the direction of the transportation administrator, is responsible for assisting the Bus Driver in the safe transportation of special education students of the Waterford School District. Other duties involve managing the operation of the bus to ensure a safe and hazard free environment for all students.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Some experience with individuals with special needs desirable but not required.
Knowledge of first aid procedures, preferred.
Present a professional, courteous and tactful image and represent the district in a positive manner
Must demonstrate an ability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
Essential Functions:
To provide direct/indirect supervision of students while they are being transported by the school bus.
To assist the bus driver and school staff with the safe loading and unloading of students.
Operate equipment, including wheelchairs, tie -downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harness and wheel chair tie downs are secured as required.
To ensure that pupils are seated and secure before and while the vehicle is in motion.
Physically assist in the lifting and moving as students as appropriate.
To provide safe and comfortable conditions for pupils who ride on WSD buses.
Maintain close communication with the bus driver and designated special education personnel.
Assist with all emergency situations as directed.
Administer medication as specified in a student Plan of Care.
To observe pupil behavior and take positive action in correcting behavioral problems by using approved techniques.
Physical ability to lift and carry 40-60 pounds, as well as bend, stoop walk, reach overhead and stand for as many as four to eight hours per day (depending on assignment).
Other duties as assigned.
Reports To:
Transportation Supervisor
Workday/Week:
Monday - Friday
Starting Date:
TBD
Compensation:
$13.00 per hour
Posting Date:
Ongoing
Posting Deadline:
Ongoing
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting *********************** and selecting the icon “Employment” and next, “Job Posting Directory”. Include letter of intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background investigation and fingerprint records.)
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Attachment(s):
Transportation Aide 25-26.pdf
$13 hourly 60d+ ago
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Non-Instructional Paraeducator - Health Care Aide
Oakland Schools 4.3
Michigan jobs
Non-Certified Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
District:
Bloomfield Hills Schools
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Attachment(s):
EDUStaff Health Care Aide 11.25.25.pdf
$30k-35k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Assistant - Patient Services
University of Detroit Mercy 4.5
Detroit, MI jobs
Job ID
PS9977-0618-1741
Classification
PT Regular Staff Non-Union
Assist Patient Services Manager with patient and financial service tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist in all areas of Patient Services as necessary including reception, call center, and financial services.
2. Assist with cashiering responsibilities including accepting and posting patient payments and preparing daily bank deposits.
3. Assist with patient registration. Assure proper registration including verification and recording of all insurance information.
4. Allocate insurance and other third party payments to patient accounts.
5. Assist in patient financial account audits and adjustments as necessary.
6. Assist in filing and retrieving patient explanation of benefits for auditing and billing purposes.
7. Assist in any mass written communication to patients (monthly statements, special mailings, etc.).
8. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Cash handling experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Some college coursework preferred.
Bank deposit preparation experience preferred.
Experience working in a dental office verifying dental insurance benefits is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have competent basic math skills.
Must be competent using a calculator.
Must be competent using a PC computer.
Knowledge of dental treatment codes and dental terminology preferred.
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity required for keyboarding and use of a calculator.
Visual ability to read a computer screen.
Ability to move freely throughout the clinic.
Work Environment
Standard office environment providing service to the public.
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
Monday thru Friday 4-5 hours per day Flexible daily schedule based on needs of the clinic.
Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
$43k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Patient Care Technician- Pavilion
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
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?' 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
1. 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
* 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
2. Specimen Collection
* Perform point of care testing; maintain and calibrate equipment and supplies
* Collect specimens including urine and sputum
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
* 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
7. 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
* Coaches and prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and coughing/deep breathing
* Performs routine oral and nasal suctioning
8. 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 wristbands
* Print patient labels
* Answer telephones
* Order equipment
* Fax documents
* Page as requested
* 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*
* Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
* This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Desired Qualifications*
* Junior status in an accredited BSN program
* 2nd year in accredited ADN program
* Bachelors Degree in Applied Medical Science
* Minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting
* Minimum 2 years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment
* Attended and passed CNA course or CNA state certification
* Recent experience in an acute care inpatient setting
* Basic computer skills
* Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work Schedule
The work schedule consists of the five 8hr day shifts or four 10hr day shifts, Monday-Friday. Shifts are 9a-5:30p or 9a-7:30p.
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 7d ago
Patient Care Technician- Pavilion
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
The Instrument Room perioperative tech, will assist the instrument room staff in transporting between the Central Sterile Processing Department, and the Operating Room, or OR. The runners will deliver the necessary instrumentation , and instrument related items when the staff from a department in CSPD or OR requests.
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
The assistants job duties are as listed:
* Transferring instruments, instrument carts, or implants from the CSPD to the OR, or vice versa
* Putting sterile instruments away on the shelves in the OR area
* Moving/delivering/pickingup carts/bins/racks of used instruments to the OR/CSPD/Hospital and bringing new carts to OR when the lift is not functioning
* Moving carts of sterile instruments to the OR from CSPD when the lift is not functioning
* Taking down implant trays to the OR for restocking, or returning stocked implant trays to the CSPD
* Replacing full sterilization carts in instrument assembly are
* Taking items off instrument lift or placing items on instrument lift
* Assist in loading dirty lift in OR when necessary, due to backup of malfunctioning lift
* Unloading dirty lift with used case carts, and replacing with new case carts
* Sending sterile instruments to the OR for storage
* Moving instruments pans form storage , or replacing instrument pans in storage
* Assisting instrument room staff in retrieving instrument pans form storage when requested
* Storing washed and assembled instruments pans in storage
* Checking various areas on the 1st floor, or in CSPD, regularly for any instruments related needs
* Checking offices for implant trays that have been restocked and are ready to be sent down
* Checking for sterile loads of instruments that ready to be replaced in OR
* Retrieving minor items requested by staff
* Minor cleaning duties, such as wipe down surfaces, organizing work area, replacing trash bags, ect
* Assisting staff in the operation of the instrument lift
* Loading and unloading cart washer
Other duties as assigned
The runner will be supervised by the instrument room manager, and instrument room supervisors. The runner will also work with instrument processors and other OR staff
Required Qualifications*
* Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Ability to work flexible shifts
* Ability to lift, stand, walk, and bend for long periods at a time
* Team work ethic
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs
* Push/pull
* Ability to take direction and work independently in a busy clinical environment
Work Schedule
Shift: 2pm -1030pm - 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 9d ago
Patient Care Technician- Pavilion
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
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
1. 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
* 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
2. Specimen Collection
* Perform point of care testing; maintain and calibrate equipment and supplies
* Collect specimens including urine and sputum
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
* 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
7. 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
* Coaches and prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and coughing/deep breathing
* Performs routine oral and nasal suctioning
8. 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 wristbands
* Print patient labels
* Answer telephones
* Order equipment
* Fax documents
* Page as requested
* 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*
* Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
* This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Desired Qualifications*
* Junior status in an accredited BSN program
* 2nd year in accredited ADN program
* Bachelors Degree in Applied Medical Science
* Minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting
* Minimum 2 years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment
* Attended and passed CNA course or CNA state certification
* Recent experience in an acute care inpatient setting
* Basic computer skills
* Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
Work Schedule
The work schedule consists of the three 12 hour evening shifts, Monday-Friday. Shifts are 9a-9:30p.
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 7d ago
Patient Care Technician MICU
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a patient attendant as needed.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
* Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A-line) monitor.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial lines.
* Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IV's under RN direction.
* Removes peripheral IV dressings under RN direction.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care.
* Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients.
Tube Feedings
* Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
* Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
* Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
* Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology.
* Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
* Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABCs -- Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay.
* Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Checks emergency equipment.
* Breaks down room after patient removal.
* Clean, wipe down, and remove equipment.
* Ensure all secretion containers are properly emptied and disposed of.
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent,
* 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*
* Basic computer skills
* Course work in an Allied Health field
* Ability to read and write, and one of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR
* Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR
* 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 60 hours per pay period. 12 hour day/night shifts.
Work rotating weekends (2 out of 4), working 3 out of 6 holidays.
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 7d ago
Patient Care Tech - Cross-Sectional Radiology
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
The Cross-Sectional Radiology Patient Care Tech is an integral asset of pre/intra/post procedural care of CSIR patients. The role involves managing a variety of tasks related to medical procedures, ensuring seamless coordination and the highest level of patient care. The PCT plays a crucial role in handling requisitions, patient and room preparation, maintaining supplies, and supporting medical personnel during procedures.
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Essential:
* Requisition Management: Obtain procedure requisitions, extract all pertinent information, and present it to the Physician Assistant (PA) or physician for review.
* Patient Information Review: Check MiChart for patient lab data, medical history, medications (including blood thinners), and allergies. Relay abnormal results to the PA or physician.
* Appointment Scheduling: Schedule radiology procedure appointments in MiChart and Outlook, including entering information for specimens to be sent.
* Imaging Check: Monitor MiChart for pertinent imaging on patients (e.g., IR, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds) and print relevant reports.
* Anesthesia Coordination: Schedule cases requiring general anesthesia when necessary
* Inpatient Support: For inpatients, coordinate transportation, manage blood thinners, and obtain consent with the floor nurse or SWAT team.
* Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures, including assisting them into the room and completing pre-procedure patient information forms (consent, billing, and discharge instructions).
* Lab Review: Recheck updated lab results before bringing the patient into the procedure room.
* Room Set-Up: Set up the room and procedure trays as directed.
* Specimen Handling: Assist with specimen preparation for Pathology and maintain inventory on the procedure cart daily.
* Procedure Assistance: Assist medical personnel during procedures and log all necessary information on control sheets.
* Ultrasound Support: Load images for volume navigation into ultrasound machines for procedural scanning.
* Post-Procedure Clean-Up: Ensure proper post-procedure clean-up. Complete exam and bill for all billable supplies & procedures.
* Biohazard Handling: Manage biohazard specimens following compliance procedures and transport specimens to the appropriate department for testing.
* Billing: Complete the examination and billing for all billable supplies and procedures.
* Supply Management: Maintain stock in all procedure rooms and order supplies as needed.
* Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily maintenance checks of the resuscitation board and oxygen supplies.
* Certification Compliance: Maintain University of Michigan (U of M) mandatory requirements and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
* Patient Triage: Triage patient calls as needed
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma
* BLS certification
* Basic anatomy knowledge
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficiency with office equipment and computer systems
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications*
* 2 years patient care experience
* Prior experience with MiChart
Work Schedule
Day shift, Monday - Friday
Work Locations
UH
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 7d ago
Patient Care Technician - BCSC Operating Room
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
Why join the Michigan Medicine OR Team?
$24k-32k yearly est. 7d ago
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervisor, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment, and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.
* Setting up and monitoring specialized clinical equipment
* Performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures
* Obtain chemstrips
* Intermittent straight cath
* Foley care/removal
* Assist with admitting/discharge procedures
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
* Responds to monitor alarms.
* Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. Ensures that alarms are on when activity is completed and/or before leaving the patient.
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a sitter.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
* Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A-line) monitor.
* Places monitor strips on inpatient records.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial, CVP and PIC lines.
* Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH.
* Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
* Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IVs.
* Removes peripheral IV dressings.
* Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
* Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients.
* Double check breast milk with RN.
Tube Feedings
* Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
* Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
* Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
* Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
* Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
* Administers cleansing enemas that do not contain medication.
* Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
* Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
* Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Measures and records chest tube drainage; sets-up Pleurevac; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology.
* Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
* Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABCs - Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
* Performs 12-lead ECG.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay.
* Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures.
* Clean, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments.
* Checks emergency equipment.
* Performs clerical duties prn.
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write.
* 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*
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program
* Basic computer skills
* Course work in an Allied Health field.
* One of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR
* Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR
* 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
Work Schedule
24-hour per week Night Shift Position with weekend requirements
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 13d ago
Patient Care Technician - Nights
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
* Responds to monitor alarms.
* Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. Ensures that alarms are "on" when activity is completed and/or before leaving the patient.
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a sitter.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
* Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A-line) monitor.
* Places monitor strips on inpatient records.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial, CVP and PIC lines.
* Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH.
* Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
* Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IV's.
* Removes peripheral IV dressings.
* Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
* Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients.
* Double check breast milk with RN.
Tube Feedings
* Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
* Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
* Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
* Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
* Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
* Administers cleansing enemas that do not contain medication.
* Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
* Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
* Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Measures and records chest tube drainage; sets-up Pleurevac; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology.
* Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
* Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ?ABC?s??Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
* Performs 12-lead ECG.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay.
* Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures.
* Clean, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments.
* Checks emergency equipment.
* Performs clerical duties prn.
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent
* Ability to read and write
Desired Qualifications*
One of the following:
* Junior status in an accredited BSN program
* Certified Nurse Aide (or) Certified Medical Assistant
* 2nd year in accredited ADN program
* Bachelor's 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
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 21d ago
Patient Care Technical (TEMP)
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
Mission Statement The University of Michigan Health System 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*
Provide direct patient care under direct supervision of a RN or other designated official performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature. Assist with more complex procedures and perform more complex diagnostic testing. Completing required checklists and answering patient calls lights. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
* Responds to monitor alarms.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies.
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a sitter.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial and PICC lines.
* Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IVs.
* Removes peripheral IV dressings.
* Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeding patients.
Urinary Catheters
* Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
* Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
* Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy/endotracheal care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability..
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology.
* Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABC's: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay.
* Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Checks emergency equipment.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
* 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*
Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program; basic computer skills; course work in an Allied Health field.
Work Schedule
Flexible/On-call basis
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 48d ago
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provide direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Observation/Monitoring
Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
Responds to monitor alarms.
Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. Ensures that alarms are 'on' when activity is completed and/or before leaving the patient.
Measures and records intake and output.
Functions as a sitter.
Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A-line) monitor.
Places monitor strips on inpatient records.
Specimen Collection
Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
Collects blood specimens from arterial, CVP and PIC lines.
Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH.
Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
Discontinues peripheral IV's.
Removes peripheral IV dressings.
Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients.
Double check breast milk with RN.
Tube Feedings
Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
Discontinues urinary catheters.
Applies condom catheter.
Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
Administers cleansing enemas that do not contain medication.
Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
Measures and records chest tube drainage; sets-up Pleurevac; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology.
Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
Initiates emergency care utilizing the "ABC's": Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
Assists with application and maintains restraints.
Documents care provided.
Performs 12-lead ECG.
Environment
Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay.
Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures.
Clean, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments.
Checks emergency equipment.
Performs clerical duties prn.
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent,
* 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*
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program
* Basic computer skills
* Course work in an Allied Health field.
* Ability to read and write, and one of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR
* Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR
* 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
Work Schedule
36 hours per week / Three 12-hour night shifts
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.
* Setting up and monitoring specialized clinical equipment
* Performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures
* Obtain chemstrips
* Intermittent straight cath
* Foley care/removal
* Assist with admitting/discharge procedures
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
* Responds to monitor alarms.
* Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. Ensures that alarms are ?on? when activity is completed and/or before leaving the patient.
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a sitter.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
* Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A- line) monitor
* Places monitor strips on inpatient records.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial, CVP and PIC lines.
* Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH.
* Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
* Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IV?s. Removes peripheral IV dressings.
* Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
* Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients. Double check breast milk with RN.
Tube Feedings
* Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
* Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
* Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
* ?Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
* Administers cleansing enemas that do not contain medication.
* Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G- tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
* Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
* Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Measures and records chest tube drainage; sets-up Pleurevac; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology. Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
* Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ?ABC?s??Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
* Performs 12-lead ECG.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay. Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures.
* Clean, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments.
* Checks emergency equipment.
* Performs clerical duties prn.
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent
* Ability to read and write
* 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*
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program
* Basic computer skills
* Course work in an Allied Health field
* One of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR
* Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR
* 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
Work Schedule
Shift/Rotation: 36 hour-Nights. Every other weekend.
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 1d ago
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
Michigan Medicine is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support our Occupational Health Services team. In this role, you will provide essential fit testing and training for N95 respirators and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) hoods, ensuring the safety and compliance of Michigan Medicine employees. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding customer service in a fast-paced clinical setting.
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*
* Utilizes training received to perform qualitative and/or quantitative Fit Testing.
* Prepares testing area and test solutions for the Fit Testing Clinic.
* Tests and trains employees on the proper fit, use and care for N95 respirators, PAPR hoods and other respiratory products as appropriate and defined by policy.
* Recognizes an invalid or failed test and then ensures alternative mask fitting or proper PAPR training.
* Ensures the medical questionnaire is completed in Enterprise Health and approved by a provider prior to completion of the fit test.
* Completes appropriate electronic documentation and paperwork supporting compliance with the Fit Testing program.
* Provides PPE training to employees as needed
* Assist with coordinating offsite fit testing locations, scheduling, communication, and staff assignment.
* Checks employees in and out using a web-based electronic medical record system, completing paperwork and documentation where required.
* Provide materials and training for new staff members and oversee progress.
* Maintain Occupational Health respirator email box by reading, responding, and forwarding as appropriate.
* Under the direction of the OHS clinic manager, maintain and report the daily and monthly fit testing numbers.
* Provide fit testing reports to leaders throughout Michigan Medicine
* Assist in managing patient flow to ensure all employees receive timely care.
* Always provide outstanding customer service.
* Performs data entry as needed.
* Responds to employee questions and research training information as needed.
* Complies with all Michigan Medicine/UMHS policies and procedure related to the Fit Testing program.
* Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.
* Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment including audio, pulmonary function testing, Porta Count and Clinitek urinalysis equipment as needed or directed by a manager.
* May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs as needed or directed by a manager.
* Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas.
* May transport patients to and from designated locations.
* May assist with admitting and discharge procedures.
* May administer medications.
* Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Other Related Duties:
* Complies with all University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine/UMHS and departmental policies, procedures, standards and expectations.
* Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
* Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrates a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possesses excellent customer service, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; and demonstrates ability to interact with all populations.
Desired Qualifications*
* Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care activities
Work Schedule
Full time 4 ten-hour shifts (6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Work Locations
This position supports Occupational Health Services at two sites:
South Industrial
Med Inn
Candidates must be flexible to work at either location based on clinic needs.
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 1d ago
Patient Care Technician - Mott OR Day/Eves
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
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 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
* 2:1 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 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*
* 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/Eve 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
$24k-32k yearly est. 1d ago
Patient Care Tech (Temp)
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
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.
Responsibilities*
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
* Responds to monitor alarms.
* Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. Ensures that alarms are on when activity is completed and/or before leaving the patient.
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a sitter.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
* Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A-line) monitor.
* Places monitor strips on inpatient records.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial, CVP and PIC lines.
* Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH.
* Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
* Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IVs.
* Removes peripheral IV dressings.
* Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
* Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients.
* Double check breast milk with RN.
Tube Feedings
* Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
* Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
* Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
* Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
* Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
* Administers cleansing enemas that do not contain medication.
* Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
* Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
* Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Measures and records chest tube drainage; sets-up Pleurevac; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology.
* Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
* Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABCs -- Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
* Performs 12-lead ECG.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay.
* Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures.
* Clean, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments.
* Checks emergency equipment.
* Performs clerical duties prn.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR
* Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR
* 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
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*
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program
* Basic computer skills
* Course work in an Allied Health field.
Work Schedule
* Shift/Rotation: Varies based on hours available. Nights, days, and evenings shifts may be available. Shift lengths of 4, 8, 12hrs may be available.
* Must be available to work minimally 16 hours per scheduling period.
Work Locations
6C-Pulmonary Medicine and Moderate Care
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 1d ago
Patient Care Technician
University of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor 4.6
Ann Arbor, MI jobs
How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervisor, provides direct patient care and assists in the maintenance of a safe environment that supports patient care needs.
8A3 Acute Care Oncology
8A3 cares for primarily Hematology/Oncology patients as well as Acute Care Surgery patients. We provide comprehensive care for patients with benign and malignant disorders of the hematopoietic system such as Leukemia, Blood Disorders, Multiple Myeloma and Myeloproliferative Disorders. This patient population provides a wide variety of medical/surgical experiences while focusing on the specialty of Oncology.
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
* 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Observation/Monitoring
* Obtains vital signs, temperature, height/length, weight, oxygen saturation and pain scores; reports abnormal values to RN. Obtains other measurements (i.e., head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
* Responds to monitor alarms.
* Utilizes palpation/auscultation and Doppler to determine heart rate and blood pressure.
* Observes, monitors and reports the overt physical condition of assigned patient(s).
* Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. Ensures that alarms are on when activity is completed and/or before leaving the patient.
* Measures and records intake and output.
* Functions as a sitter.
* Assists physician/provider during diagnostic procedures; assists and supports patient before and during procedures; assists in specimen collection.
* Applies and changes ECG electrodes and pulse ox probe; attaches patient to travel (ECG and A-line) monitor.
* Places monitor strips on inpatient records.
Specimen Collection
* Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
* Collects blood specimens from arterial, CVP and PIC lines.
* Collects specimens, including urine, stool, sputum and swabs, and performs urine determination including sugar, acetone, specific gravity protein, pH.
* Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
* Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
* Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
Intravenous Lines
* Discontinues peripheral IVs. Removes peripheral IV dressings.
* Primes peripheral (without additives) and central/pressure heparin set-ups (after bag spiked by RN); times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Patient ADLs
* Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
* Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
* Provides toileting/bedpan/urinal; remove/empty foley catheters; weighs diapers.
* Accompanies, escorts, ambulates, moves, turns, dangles, lifts, transports and attends/holds/positions patients.
* Assists with range of motion; applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., in accordance with specific instructions, to position patients to limit movements.
* Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; feeds patients. Double check breast milk with RN.
Tube Feedings
* Perform tube feedings of patients, at the direction of the RN, and after the RN has established placement just prior to each tube feeding (e.g. Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).
Urinary Catheters
* Performs intermittent sterile urinary catheterizations.
* Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
* Connects, drains and disconnects urinary catheters.
* Assembles intermittent bladder irrigation supplies.
* Discontinues urinary catheters.
* Applies condom catheter.
* Determines bladder status with Bladder Scanner.
Enemas/Suppositories
* Administers cleansing enemas that do not contain medication.
* Applies external Fecal Incontinence Device bags.
Wound Care
* Cleanses and redresses non-sterile wounds.
* Performs simple sterile dressing changes, as in central line dressings.
* Assists RN with complex dressing changes.
* Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., ostomy, G-tube,etc.
* Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; provides soaks and special baths.
Respiratory Care
* Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and
* redressing area; assists with tape and tie changes.
* Performs endotracheal/tracheostomy tube suctioning after assessment by RN of patient stability.
* Provides ventilation to the intubated/trached patient with an Ambu bag.
* Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
* Assists with P&PD by holding the patient.
* Measures and records chest tube drainage; sets-up Pleurevac; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
* Coaches/prompts patient to use incentive spirometer, and in coughing and deep breathing.
* Performs routine nasal and/or oral suctioning.
Other Interventions
* Measures and obtains TED hose; applies Sequential Compression Devices.
* Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology. Responds to call lights and alarms; answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
* Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
* Assists RN with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
* Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
* Initiates emergency care utilizing the ABCs - Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
* Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
* Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
* Assists with application and maintains restraints.
* Documents care provided.
* Performs 12-lead ECG.
Environment
* Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
* Sets up patient rooms for admission or procedure.
* Makes up beds with linen, changes bed linens and linen hamper during patient stay. Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
* Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
* Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
* Obtains, opens and arranges sterile instruments and supplies for specific procedures.
* Clean, packs, sterilizes and stores instruments.
* Checks emergency equipment.
* Performs clerical duties prn
Required Qualifications*
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write
* 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.
* This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, and/or transferring patients.
Desired Qualifications*
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program
* Basic Computer Skills
* Course work in an Allied Health Field
* One of the following:
* 6 months experience in skilled long-term facility/acute care hospital OR
* Enrolled in a nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing course OR
* 1 year experience short-term care facility (i.e. rehab) OR
* Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program
* Must be able to attend all dates related to orientation
Work Schedule
36 Hours Per Week
Days/Night
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
$24k-32k yearly est. 1d ago
Part Time In-Home Caregivers
Mid Michigan 3.8
Rockford, MI jobs
LIKE WORKING WITH SENIORS? WE NEED YOU! We have jobs available for you in Kent COUNTY. This job is perfect for you if you have:· raised a family and are now an “empty nester”· have cared for a friend or family member in their home· have worked in a medical facility, adult foster care, nursing home, etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will be assisting our clients with the Activities of Daily Living in their home. These include but not all of the following: *light housekeeping *meal preparation *ambulation *med reminders *laundry *transportation *incontinence care *companionship *dementia care. We are not a "medical" agency, so no shots given or dispensing of medications, so you do NOT have to be a CNA.
Advantages of working for ComForCare Home Care:Ø work close to your home, no long distance travel requiredØ work full time or part time, your choiceØ full office support 24/7 and direct depositØ your own scheduler/case manager for your areaØ pay raises based on longevity with our company and performance
And it is so easy to get hired if you have:o Reliable transportationo Can pass a background check and drug testo Just call our office (between 8 to 3, Mon thru Fri.) and speak with any of our staff, at ************ (or email: **************************)
“
Dawn and Ken are the best bosses to work for!”
(Rae Fortier)
DON'T WAIT…CALL US NOW!!!
Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.
Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.
At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:
Treated with respect and dignity.
Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.
Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work ! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work .
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
$21k-25k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Part Time In Home Caregivers
Mid Michigan 3.8
Fremont, MI jobs
LIKE WORKING WITH SENIORS? WE NEED YOU! We have jobs available for you in NEWAYGO COUNTY. This job is perfect for you if you have:· raised a family and are now an “empty nester”· have cared for a friend or family member in their home· have worked in a medical facility, adult foster care, nursing home, etc.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will be assisting our clients with the Activities of Daily Living in their home. These include but not all of the following: *light housekeeping *meal preparation *ambulation *med reminders *laundry *transportation *incontinence care *companionship *dementia care. We are not a "medical" agency, so no shots given or dispensing of medications, so you do NOT have to be a CNA.
Advantages of working for ComForCare Home Care:Ø work close to your home, no long distance travel requiredØ work full time or part time, your choiceØ full office support 24/7 and direct depositØ your own scheduler/case manager for your areaØ pay raises based on longevity with our company and performance
And it is so easy to get hired if you have:o Reliable transportationo Can pass a background check and drug testo Just call our office (between 8 to 3, Mon thru Fri.) and speak with any of our staff, at ************ (or email: **************************)
“
Dawn and Ken are the best bosses to work for!”
(Rae Fortier)
DON'T WAIT…CALL US NOW!!!
Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.
Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.
At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:
Treated with respect and dignity.
Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.
Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work ! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work .
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.