Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Michigan Medicine is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support our Occupational Health Services team. In this role, you will provide essential fit testing and training for N95 respirators and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) hoods, ensuring the safety and compliance of Michigan Medicine employees. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to outstanding customer service in a fast-paced clinical setting.

• Utilizes training received to perform qualitative and/or quantitative Fit Testing.
• Prepares testing area and test solutions for the Fit Testing Clinic.
• Tests and trains employees on the proper fit, use and care for N95 respirators, PAPR hoods and other respiratory products as appropriate and defined by policy.
• Recognizes an invalid or failed test and then ensures alternative mask fitting or proper PAPR training.
• Ensures the medical questionnaire is completed in Enterprise Health and approved by a provider prior to completion of the fit test.
• Completes appropriate electronic documentation and paperwork supporting compliance with the Fit Testing program.
• Provides PPE training to employees as needed
• Assist with coordinating offsite fit testing locations, scheduling, communication, and staff assignment.
• Checks employees in and out using a web-based electronic medical record system, completing paperwork and documentation where required.
• Provide materials and training for new staff members and oversee progress.
• Maintain Occupational Health respirator email box by reading, responding, and forwarding as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the OHS clinic manager, maintain and report the daily and monthly fit testing numbers.
• Provide fit testing reports to leaders throughout Michigan Medicine
• Assist in managing patient flow to ensure all employees receive timely care.
• Always provide outstanding customer service.
• Performs data entry as needed.
• Responds to employee questions and research training information as needed.
• Complies with all Michigan Medicine/UMHS policies and procedure related to the Fit Testing program.
• Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.
• Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment including audio, pulmonary function testing, Porta Count and Clinitek urinalysis equipment as needed or directed by a manager.
• May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs as needed or directed by a manager.
• Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas.
• May transport patients to and from designated locations.
• May assist with admitting and discharge procedures.
• May administer medications.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possesses excellent customer service, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; and demonstrates ability to interact with all populations.

• Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care activities

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.

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