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Patient Lift/Transfer Assoc
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
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PATIENT LIFT/TRANSFER ASSOC
How to Apply
A resume is required for consideration for this position.
Job Summary
This position is for the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion. Acceptance of this position cannot be withdrawn if tentative start date is within the next 60 days.
The tentative start date for this position is on or after 9/1/2025.
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.
Responsibilities*
Characteristic Duties:
+ Responsible for safely performing complex/dependent patient lifts, those with limited mobility, lifts/transfers using appropriate mechanical lifting equipment, following proper procedures and working collaboratively with Lift Team members.
+ Utilizes patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective clothing in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, vendor specifications, and patient handling protocols.
Related Duties
+ Properly utilizes patient handling and lift equipment
+ Coordinates, inventories and maintains the necessary equipment for use in patient transfers, lifts and re- positioning
+ Prioritizes and organizes requests through autonomous scheduling of pages/calls and interdisciplinary communication to ensure maximum efficiency and care for patients
+ Participates in the orientation of new staff and ongoing education and training of lift equipment and transfer/re-positioning techniques
+ Actively participates in QI monitoring and documentation of all patient lift activities
+ Consults with Nursing and other patient care providers such as rehabilitation therapy staff in the development and implementation of lifting plans for patients
+ Assists with building a culture of safety to support care givers and patients
+ Cares for patients with compassion and dignity
+ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
+ Demonstrates effective use of stationary or mobile mechanical lifting equipment, uses a mechanical device for each lift/transfer and physical lifting techniques.
Required Qualifications*
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Two years work experience as a Nurses Aide, Patient Transporter, or other similar position involving patient movement
+ Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to lift, push and pull for an 8 hour shift
+ CPR certification
+ Demonstrate expertise to safely perform patient lifts and transfers using lift equipment
+ Expected behaviors include: independent decision making skills, customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change and stressful situations, problem solving and strong verbal and written communication
Work Schedule
Work Hours: 11:00am-7:30pm
Work Days: Saturday-Sunday
16 hours per week
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 AFSCME union, 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 five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth 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
264549
Working Title
PATIENT LIFT/TRANSFER ASSOC
Job Title
PATIENT LIFT/TRANSFER ASSOC
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Logistics Patient Transport
Posting Begin/End Date
7/28/2025 - 8/02/2025
Salary
$42,764.80 - $44,075.20
Career Interest
Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)
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