• Patient Care Technician

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Patient Care Technician

    Job Summary

    Provides moderate to complex assistance to patients including drawing blood, operating medical monitoring equipment, administering medications, beginning or discontinuing catheters, or administering electrocardiograms. Prepares patients for examination including surgical instrument sterilization, supply, and equipment set up. Transports patients to/from surgery. Assists surgical team as needed with basic equipment and PPE preparation.

     

    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*

    + Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.

    + Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment.

    + May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs.

    + 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.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED

    General supervision is received from a Registered Nurse or other designated official.

    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*

    + Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care activities.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    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 Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    264969

     

    Working Title

     

    Patient Care Technician

     

    Job Title

     

    Patient Care Technician

     

    Work Location

     

    Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Nonexempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Um Hospital

     

    Department

     

    MM Sleep Laboratory

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    6/13/2025 - 12/10/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $41,600.00 - $53,352.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)