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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.

This posting is for a Psychiatric Care Worker (PCW). PCWs under the direction of the Medical Director, ECT Clinical Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Nurses, provide staffing and clinical support to patients and staff in the Electroconvulsive Therapy Clinic (ECT).

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain an adequate supply of clean, disinfected, and/or properly dressed stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Assist with clinical support tasks as directed, including preparing/placing/removing IV bags; obtaining vital signs; conducting pregnancy tests; placing/removing monitor leads; glucose checks; and securing rings/earrings as appropriate.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas and inpatient units; assist with ambulation, positioning, moving, and lifting patients in accordance with safety and mobility guidelines.
• File required documentation, including paperwork and EEG strips.
• Restock the refrigerator and snack bin with appropriate and available items.
• Prepare and file ID bands, patient labels, consent forms, assessment forms, and patient schedules.
• Clean and disinfect stretchers and equipment as needed; dispose of used linens in designated bins; clean ECT cart(s) and restock supplies as needed.
• Complete bite block requisitions and deliver items for cleaning.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by clinical staff.

   

• Completion of at least two years of college coursework (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, including a strong attendance record and consistent work performance.
• Ability to safely transport and assist with moving patients via stretchers and wheelchairs throughout the facility.
• Ability to receive, prioritize, and carry out directions from multiple staff members in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Bachelor's Degree especially in Psychology, Neuroscience Preferred

• 1 year experience in patient care in an inpatient setting, preferably mental health related

• Certified Nurse Assistant or Paramedic Training

This position consists of working 32 hours/week

Hours of Operation: 6am-4pm

Start times may vary

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.