PSYCH CARE WORKER

13 hours ago


Ann Arbor, MI, United States University of Michigan Full time
Job Summary

This posting is for a temporary, Psychiatric Care Worker (PCW). PCWs, under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinical Nurses, provide staffing and clinical support to patients and staff in the Electronconvulsive Therapy Clinic (ECT). Job areas include Patient Waiting Room, Preop, Treatment Room and Recovery Areas (PACU). Job duties include the following.

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*
  • Ensure adequate number of disinfected and/or dressed stretchers and wheelchairs are available
  • Prepare, place and remove IV bags, take vital signs, conduct pregnancy tests, place and remove monitor leads, tape rings and/or earrings, as applicable
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas or to an inpatient floor. Ambulate, move and lift patients
  • File paperwork and EEG strips
  • Restock refrigerator and snack bin with appropriate/available items
  • Prepare and file ID bands, patient labels, consent forms, assessment paperwork and patient schedules
  • Wipe down dresser drawers as needed; discard used linens in assigned bins; clean ECT cart(s) and restock as needed
  • Check crash cart and document findings per JCAHO regulations
  • Complete bite block requisitions and drop off for cleaning
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by clinical staff
Required Qualifications*
  • A minimum of two years of college
  • Effective writing and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of a responsible work pattern including an outstanding attendance record
  • Able to transport and move patients/patient stretchers/patient wheelchairs
Desired Qualifications*
  • Recent experience on an Acute Adult Inpatient Psychiatric unit
  • Able to take and process directions from multiple people
  • U of M Student
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Neuroscience Preferred

Work Schedule

The number of hours per week for this Monday through Friday day position varies with no weekends. Start times vary from 6:00 am and 7:00 am.

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 .

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.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

270601

Working Title

PSYCH CARE WORKER (TEMP)

Job Title

PSYCH CARE WORKER (TEMP)

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM - ECT Nursing Services

Posting Begin/End Date

11/06/2025 - 2/04/2026

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening

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