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*

• Ability to lift, stand, walk and bend for long periods at a time. 
• Push/pull.
• Good attendance record.
• Must have a commitment to contributing to a positive department culture. 
• Ability to work as a part of a team in addition to being able to take direction. 
• Able to prioritize tasks quickly and work independently. 
• Call commitment with 30min response rate.

Desired Qualifications*

• Recent OR experience.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Nursing student.

Work Schedule

• Hours: Full time, 40hrs  
• Shift: Afternoons, 1:50pm-10:20pm, with on-call/weekend/holiday commitments.

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. This job 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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.