University of Michigan Looking for Patient Care Tech Assistant – Fit Tester Full Time

JOB OPENING ID: 211937

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Exec Vp Med Affairs

DEPARTMENT: MM Occupational Hlth Services

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Basic Function and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for following all procedures related to Fit Testing, performing qualitative and quantitative Respirator Fit Testing including preparing the testing area and test solutions in accordance with Michigan Medicine policies and guidelines. Will test and train Michigan Medicine/UMHS employees on the proper fit, use, and care for N95 respirators and/or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) hoods. Additionally, may provide PPE training to employees as needed.

Responsibilities*

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential

• Utilizes training received to perform qualitative and/or quantitative Fit Testing.
• Complies with all Michigan Medicine/UMHS policies and procedure related to the Fit Testing program.
• Prepares testing area and test solutions for the Fit Testing Clinic.
• Checks employees in and out at the clinic, completes paperwork and documentation where required.  
• Ensures the medical questionnaire is completed in HealthRX and approved by a provider.
• 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 needed.
• Recognizes an invalid or failed test, and then ensures proper PAPR training.
• Assists in managing patient flow to ensure all employees receive timely care.
• Responds to employee questions and researches training information as needed.
• Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork supporting compliance with the Fit Testing program.
• Performs data entry as needed.
• Provides outstanding customer service at all times.

Other Related Duties:Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or ersquivalent
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to complete basic clerical/support tasks, including proper telephone technique, typing, computer and data entry skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills, Microsoft Office software, Outlook and other applicable platforms
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be able to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• ability to stand for long periods of time,
• ability to perform repetitive motion (squeezing the bulb, manual nebulizer),
• 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,
• may require reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, moving about,
• lifting of up to 10 pounds, etc., with or without the use of assistive/adaptive devices.

Desired Qualifications*

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

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

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. 

The employee acknowledges understanding of the job description for the role assigned, with performance assessed annually and specific competency assessed via MLearning and other documents as indicated. 

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. 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 may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening 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.

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Job Detail

Job Opening ID

211937

Working Title

Patient Care Tech Assistant – Fit Tester

Job Title

Patient Care Tech Assistant

Work Location

Michigan Medicine – Health Sys

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Exec Vp Med Affairs

Department

MM Occupational Hlth Services

Posting Begin/End Date

2/09/2022 – 3/09/2022

Career Interest

Patient Care Services