Basic Function and Responsibilities:

In accordance with Michigan Medicine policy and guidelines, perform qualitative and quantitative Respirator Fit Testing including preparing testing area and test solutions and the ability to recognize an invalid test. Test and train UMHS employees on the proper fit, use, and care for N95 respirators and/or PAPR hoods. Ability to answer questions and research training information as needed.

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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential

• Utilize training received to perform qualitative and/or quantitative Fit Testing.
• 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
• Provides PPE training to employees as applicable
• Follow UMHS policy and procedure related to the Fit Testing program
• Assists in managing patient flow to ensure all employees receive timely care
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork supporting compliance with the Fit Testing program
• Performs data entry as applicable
• Provides outstanding customer service
• Obtain and relay medical test results as applicable

Other Related Duties:

• Practices within the scope of license, certification, or registration.
• Complies with all applicable continuing education requirements.
• Complies with all University of Michigan and departmental standards and expectations.
• Supports the department?s commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Functional Supervision Received From:          OHS Clinic Manager

Direct Supervision Received From:                  OHS Clinic Manager                         

Supervision Exercised:                                      No functional or administrative supervision is exercised.

• Occupational Health experience
• Experience providing instruction or training others
• Experience working in a health care setting
• Experience working with an electronic medical record
• Previous experience working in an office environment

6:30a-5:00p

10 Hour Shifts

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be able to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations: ability to work in a sedentary position for long periods of time, ability to communicate/ exchange information, fine motor coordination/dexterity necessary for keyboarding or typing, and may require reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, moving about, lifting of up to 10 pounds, repetitive hand squeezing motion, etc., with or without the use of assistive/adaptive devices.

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD INFORMATION:

• Staff members may have routine exposure to all chemical inventory, inclusive of hazardous materials, including but not limited to: the office, hospital and clinics.  Chemical inventory reference materials are available to all staff in the form of hard copy and on-line Material Safety Data Sheets. 
• Staff may carry out assignments at the hospital, clinics, campus departments and the OHS clinic.   Staff may drive their personal vehicle and/or walk on uneven surfaces to these various work site locations in all weather conditions on a regular basis. 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work and/or difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibility of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. 

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.