Patient Care Technician

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.

Job Summary

The Instrument Room perioperative tech, will assist the instrument room staff in transporting between the Central Sterile Processing Department, and the Operating Room, or OR. The runners will deliver the necessary instrumentation , and instrument related items when the staff from a department in CSPD or OR requests.


Responsibilities*

The assistants job duties are as listed:

• Transferring instruments, instrument carts, or implants from the CSPD to the OR, or vice versa
• Putting sterile instruments away on the shelves in the OR area
• Moving/delivering/pickingup carts/bins/racks of used instruments to the OR/CSPD/Hospital and bringing new carts to OR when the lift is not functioning
• Moving carts of sterile instruments to the OR from CSPD when the lift is not functioning
• Taking down implant trays to the OR for restocking, or returning stocked implant trays to the CSPD
• Replacing full sterilization carts in instrument assembly are
• Taking items off instrument lift or placing items on instrument lift
• Assist in loading dirty lift in OR when necessary, due to backup of malfunctioning lift
• Unloading dirty lift with used case carts, and replacing with new case carts
• Sending sterile instruments to the OR for storage
• Moving instruments pans form storage , or replacing instrument pans in storage
• Assisting instrument room staff in retrieving instrument pans form storage when requested
• Storing washed and assembled instruments pans in storage
• Checking various areas on the 1st floor, or in CSPD, regularly for any instruments related needs
• Checking offices for implant trays that have been restocked and are ready to be sent down
• Checking for sterile loads of instruments that ready to be replaced in OR
• Retrieving minor items requested by staff
• Minor cleaning duties, such as wipe down surfaces, organizing work area, replacing trash bags, ect
• Assisting staff in the operation of the instrument lift
• Loading and unloading cart washer

Other duties as assigned

The runner will be supervised by the instrument room manager, and instrument room supervisors. The runner will also work with instrument processors and other OR staff


Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Ability to lift, stand, walk, and bend for long periods at a time
• Team work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Push/pull
• Ability to take direction and work independently in a busy clinical environment

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 30,000 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. 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

Modes of Work

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 .

Work Schedule

Shift: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday


Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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 Statement

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

279835

Working Title

Patient Care Technician

Job Title

Patient Care Technician

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CW Oper Room-Mott-Instr

Posting Begin/End Date

7/09/2026 - 7/16/2026

Salary

$43,056.00 - $62,462.40

Career Interest

Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)