Endoscopy Technician - Medical Procedures Unit

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Job Description - Endoscopy Technician - Medical Procedures Unit

To assist physicians and nursing staff in the delivery of patient care while supporting operational functions in the Medical Procedures Center.
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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 30,000employees 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. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*

Assists with patient admissions and discharge procedures.Obtains vital signs and records as indicated.
Assists with patients in preparing for procedures as needed.
Transfers patients to procedure rooms
Properly positions patients and attaches monitoring equipment.
Assists with procedures taking and documenting vital signs and time tracking.
Assists with positioning and suctioning patients, splinting, and supporting the positions of the endoscopes.
Assists with biopsies during procedures.
Assists with the transfer of patients to the recovery area.
Assists patients in preparing for discharge from Medical Procedures Center
Assists physicians and RNs with therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic and related procedures.
Performs specific diagnostic tests or procedures which may include venipuncture, standard medical laboratory tests according to policy and after completion of training and/or certification.
Acts as an advocate for the patient in their interactions with health care services
Assists health care providers when requested.
Education
Assists with the orientation of new staff to the Medical Procedures Center
Responsibility for Support Services
Prepares procedure rooms with endoscopes and related equipment needed for procedures.
Assesses proper functioning of equipment by following manufacturer guidelines for testing prior to procedures.
Prepares specimen labels as necessary.
Assists with trouble shooting of endoscopic equipment during procedures.
Cleans and prepares procedure rooms and patient care areas.
Transfers soiled equipment and supplies to reprocessing area.
Reprocesses endoscopes and related supplies and equipment according to unit policy.
Identifies and documents equipment and supply needs.
Coordinates the flow of patients with all areas and staff.
Administrative duties applicable to the Medical Procedures Center
Professional Development
Participates with in-services and staff meetings.
Attends mandatory programs annually.
Participates in the development of a performance plan.
Communication
Prepares Medical Procedures Center chart forms as appropriate.
Receives and processes phone messages as indicated.
Maintains written records and charts according to unit policy.
Maintains a positive, objective, assertive approach in communication with staff patients and visitors.
Required Qualifications*

High School Diploma
Graduation from a Medical Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work well in a team setting.
Recent experience in an outpatient setting
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
Desired Qualifications*

Medical Assistant Certification
SGNA Gastrointestinal Technical Specialist (GTS)
Work Schedule

Hours/week: 40hours/week
Shift: Day and evening shift; Monday - Saturday,variable shifts with variable start times and shift lengths.
Flexibility in scheduling is required.
Work Locations

Location: East Ann Arbor Medical Procedures Unit and Northville MPU.
This is amulti-unitendoscopy technician position, which involves staffing assignments on multiple units. Units for this position include East Ann Arbor MPC and Northville Health Center MPU. The home unit will be East Ann Arbor Medical Procedures Unit. Whenhome unit doesn?t have staffing needs, this position may be assigned to work at Northville Medical Procedures Unit.
The endoscopy technician will be scheduled on units, based on the unit's staffing needs and will be expected to staff on unit as needed.
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.
Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening 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 Opening ID

248452
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