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Patient Care Technician

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The MRI Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides moderate to complex assistance to patients, including initiating intravenous (IV) access and administering oral contrast. This role is responsible for preparing patients for MRI examinations, which includes checking in/checking out patients, accurately verifying patient information and ensuring proper supply and equipment setup.

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*

+ Check in outpatients as needed when clerical staff are unavailable.

+ Initiate patient screening and changing processes upon check-in, including changing patients into MRI-safe gowns.

+ Communicating clearly and prompt instructions while accurately verifying pertinent patient information, including medical history.

+ Establish and maintain IV access for patients.

+ Enter MRI Safety Questionnaire information into the

+ Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as necessary.

+ Administer oral contrast when required by protocol.

+ Observe universal precautions and maintain current knowledge of infection control guidelines.

+ Assist MRI Technologists with room turnover between patients. Cleaning the scan room after exams are completed and set up for the next exam.

+ Comply with all mandatory annual requirements as determined by the Radiology Department.

+ Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping in compliance with HIPAA confidentiality and privacy regulations.

+ Conduct Point of Care (POC) tests, such as GFR and pregnancy screening.

+ Assist with pre-screening X-rays as needed.

+ Collaborate closely with MRI Technologists and/or Lead MRI Technologist to ensure the efficient flow of patients and delivery of high-quality care.

+ Maintain MRI Department linen supplies in dressing rooms and blanket warmers; replace linen bags, sharps containers, and trash as needed within the

+ MRI area.

+ Ensure MRI department IV supplies are adequately stocked, including IV contrast, oral contrast, and accessory items.

+ Assist during emergency situations, including codes and contrast reactions.

+ Consistently maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

+ Always practice and maintain proper patient transfer techniques.

+ Maintain the capability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 80% of the workday.

+ Provide customer service to patients by facilitating business processes, check-in and check-out

Required Qualifications*

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ Demonstrate the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

+ Maintain the capability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 80% of the workday.

Desired Qualifications*

+ AHA Basic Life Support Certification

+ MRI Level 1 Personnel

+ Proficiency in intravenous access techniques.

Work Schedule

Every third weekend rotation of 8-hour (11pm-7am) shift over 4 days during the week.

Work Locations

Northville Health Center

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

266760

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

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM - Northville RAD

Posting Begin/End Date

7/30/2025 - 8/06/2025

Salary

$41,600.00 - $53,352.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

Radiology

Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)