8D Intermediate Care Unit is a 20 bed unit located within the University of Michigan hospital. 8D medical and surgical patients are admitted using criteria aligned with the society of critical care medicine. 8D patients are too ill for acute care units; yet do not require intensive care unit monitoring. 8D patients range from young adults to elderly and are of diverse backgrounds. Patients admitted to 8D will include intermediate medicine and surgical patients transferred from the ICU's, acute care units and other areas. If you are a positive and engaging person that enjoys learning and caring for others, please apply. Responsibilities* Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, dressing changes , assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Assist with more complex procedures and perform complex diagnostic testing. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Required Qualifications* High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Prefer Certified Nurse Aide (or) Certified Medical Assistant (or) junior status in an accredited BSN program (or) 2nd year in accredited ADN program (or) Bachelors Degree in Applied Medical Science; a minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistant role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting (or) a minimum two years experience in such a role in a nursing home or other health care environment; ability to read and write. Desired Qualifications* Basic computer skills; course work in an Allied Health field. Previous patient care experience. Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Time management skills. Commitment to providing excellent attendance record and flexibility with scheduling. Work Schedule This is a 24 hour day/night position with some weekends and holidays. 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. 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. 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. Job Detail * Job Opening ID 166947 * Working Title Patient Care Technical Associate * Job Title Patient Care Tech Associate * Work Location Michigan Medicine - Health Sys Ann Arbor, MI USA * Full/Part Time Part-Time * Regular/Temporary Regular * FLSA Status Nonexempt * Organizational Group Um Hospital * Department UMH 8D * Posting Begin/End Date 1/03/2019 1/14/2019 * Paid Time Off Yes * Career Interest Patient Care Clinical Support (MA, Tech)