• Patient Care Technician

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Patient Care Technician

    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.

    Responsibilities*

    + Check in outpatients as needed when clerical staff aren?t 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.

    + Assist Technologist with inpatient positioning and assisting inpatients in and out of the scan room.

    + 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 other weekend rotation of 13-hour (6am-7pm) shifts over 3 days during the week.

     

    Work Locations

     

    Pavilion

     

    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

     

    267066

     

    Working Title

     

    Patient Care Technician

     

    Job Title

     

    Patient Care Technician

     

    Work Location

     

    Kahn Health Care Pavilion

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Part-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Nonexempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Um Hospital

     

    Department

     

    MM Radiology UH

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    8/06/2025 - 8/13/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $41,600.00 - $53,352.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Patient Care Services

     

    Radiology

     

    Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)