Patient Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain operating room cleanliness and environment, including scrub areas and hallways
• Assist with surgical preparation, including retrieving monitors, specialty beds, and equipment
• Ensure availability of necessary instruments and supplies; assist with opening them for cases
• Support nursing staff in patient preparation, including lifting, positioning, and prepping
• Deliver blood products and specimens to appropriate locations
• Transport patients, beds, and stretchers between units and the operating room
• Respond to emergency and trauma cases to assist the surgical team as directed
• Demonstrate appropriate infection control and universal precautions
• Perform post-mortem care and transportation as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Progressive knowledge of medical methods, procedures, materials, and equipment
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, and positioning patients
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, stressful environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in laboratory or patient care activities
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a hospital or healthcare setting

About the Company

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. We are dedicated to providing world-class healthcare services within a mission-driven environment.