Job Summary

The Department of Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital (VVWH) Nursing Services is a full-scope perinatal care hospital at University of Michigan Health. We are seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician providing direct support to the nursing team.

Candidates for this position must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience needed to provide highly responsible and effective patient care technician support in an academic health care setting. Key skills include accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to problem-solve, excellent planning skills, consistent and effective follow-through on all matters, high quality writing skills, excellent customer service and diplomacy and the ability to handle sensitive matters in a discreet manner. The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities and must be adaptable, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and able to develop relationships with clinicians and staff from across the health system as needed to support a collaborative environment.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the care of the childbearing mother and newborn assigned to a VVWH RN.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe, supportive family-centered environment that supports patient needs.
Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, standing for long periods of time, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
Communicate with patients, families and staff in a welcoming, caring and professional manner.
Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

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*

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the care of the childbearing mother and newborn.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe, supportive family-centered environment that supports patient needs.
Coordinate and assist the pediatric team in the performance of newborn circumcision procedures, including management of procedural instruments and procedure room.
Perform delegated tasks for maintenance of equipment and supplies for emergencies and routine care in VVWH.
Perform delegated clinical and laboratory procedures on the childbearing mother and newborn, including specimen transport.
Assist with admit, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of patient care space and equipment including stocking areas.
Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, standing for long periods of time, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction.
Communicate with patients, families and staff in a welcoming, caring and professional manner.
Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.
Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:

Junior status in an accredited BSN program
Certified as a Nurse Aide (CNA, Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), or Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified as a Nurse Aide (CNA, Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), or Medical Assistant (CCMA)
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 year's experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment

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*

Course work in an Allied Health field

Work Schedule

7 am - 7:30 pm 12 hour shifts

3 Days per week, 2 weekends per schedule period

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.

Additional Information

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.