Job Summary
Assist in the delivery of direct care and support operational functions in the Operating Rooms/PACU at the Cardiovascular Center.
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 in preparing the O.R. for surgery.
- Assist with patient admission and care.
- Setting up and stocking.
- Pick daily cases.
- Assist with transfer from the Pre-Op Holding to the Operating Room, transfer from Operating Room to PACU and transfer to other units as needed.
- Assist with patient positioning and equipment.
- Assist with preparation of rooms including cleaning, pulling trash, linen and reorganizing to follow surgical procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of surgical equipment and assist with inventory.
- Obtain and deliver supplies and equipment from other departments.
Required Qualifications*
Associate Level:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, ability to read and write, and one of the following:
- Junior status in an accredited BSN program
- 2 years in accredited ADN program
- Bachelor's Degree in an accredited BSN program
- Minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting
- Minimum two years' experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment
Assistant Level:
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Recent OR experience.
- Graduation from a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Nursing student.
- Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in a patient care setting.
Work Schedule
- Hours: Full time, 40hrs
- Shift: Afternoons, M-F 1:50p-10:20p, with on-call and rotating weekend/holiday commitments.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
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.
