Patient Care Technician

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*

• Assist with patient intake, preparation, and transport ( Ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher )
• Assist with patient mobility and transfer, including the use of assistive devices
• Measure and record vital signs, weights, and point of care testing, and document in the EMR
• Prepare procedure rooms, prepare stretchers, and clean rooms/bays pre- & post-procedure
• Position patients appropriately pre- and intra-procedure

Technical Duties

• Select and quality - check appropriate procedural equipment and accessories
• Set up, troubleshoot, and assist with procedural equipment and accessories
• Manage and troubleshoot equipment required for procedures
• Retrieve and download images from EMR to procedural equipment
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards related to equipment and supply management i.e., procedural equipment cabinets, and storage.

Administrative & Team Support

• Communicate patient care concerns with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies
• Participate in unit-based committees
• Training and mentoring staff
• May participate in monthly regulatory compliance reviews/report identified concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned, quality-check

Required Qualifications*

Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications*

One of the following:

• Graduation from a accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent combination of education and patient care experience
• A minimum 1 year of recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting
• Completion of a clinical year of a nursing program
• Relevant military Medic experience
• EMT/Paramedic

Candidate must be able to push, pull, and/or lift at least 25 pounds. This is a direct patient care environment and role

Based on resume, interview, and professional references :

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
• Previous experience in a ambulatory care clinical setting, Preop/PACU, or procedural unit
• Familiarly with Epic or similar EMR systems
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Work Schedule

This is a 40 hour position. Working 4- 10hr shifts

M-Rotating Saturdays and evenings (UH MPU)

On-call responsibilities for weekend procedures (UH MPU)

Monday - Friday (rotating) variable start times

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.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

271630

Working Title

Patient Care Technician - Brighton Center for Specialty Care MPU

Job Title

Patient Care Technician

Work Location

Brighton

Brighton, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM BCSC MPU

Posting Begin/End Date

12/10/ /17/2025

Salary

$43, $62,462.40

Career Interest

Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)

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