HCA's needed for weekend care

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. patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, provides direct patient care or miscellaneous technical support by performing delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature, which may include obtaining hemodynamic measurements, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment and performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures, changing dressings, assisting with admitting and discharge procedures. Develop and recommend changes in patient care activities to improve the quality of patient care services. Setting up and monitoring specialized clinical equipment
Performing delegated clinical or laboratory procedures
Foley care/removal
Observation/Monitoring

head circumference, abdominal girth) per unit standard.
Responds to physiologic monitor alarms based on unit training and competencies. Alarms should be silenced or paused prior to an activity that will trigger an alarm such as bathing, drawing blood or getting a patient out of bed as delegated by RN. assists in specimen collection.
attaches patient to travel (ECG and A- line) monitor
Specimen Collection

Performs point of care testing; maintains and calibrates equipment and supplies.
Performs finger/heel stick blood collection and chemstick test.
Initiates, maintains and records 24-hour urine collection.
Transports blood and laboratory specimens.
times and dates bag/tubing per policy.
Assists patients with, or administers routine personal hygiene including baths, oral care, skin care, umbilical cord and circumcision care.
Performs preventative skin care, pre-operative preps, perineal care.
applies rehabilitation equipment; releases and applies devices, i.e. wheelchair seatbelt, adaptive equipment, etc., Provides patient nourishment by performing such duties as passing and collecting trays, providing snacks/beverages, assists with ordering meals/snacks; Double check breast milk with RN.
Change tube feeding bag, prime line and set rate after notifying RN, refill tube feeding bag as indicated per infection control guidelines and after verifying correct tube feeding to be administered).

Performs clean urinary catheterizations (Pediatrics only-waiting for data).
Wound Care

Cares for permanent drainage sites and apply appropriate collection device, i.e., Applies binders, ACE wraps, hot and cold applications; Respiratory Care

Assist with tracheostomy care on stable tracheotomies including such duties as cleaning and redressing area; Assists with Endotracheal tube care and tape changes.
Measures and records chest tube drainage; checks Pleurevac water levels and notifies RN prn.
Performs post-mortem care and transports deceased patients to the morgue/pathology. answer unit telephone and relay messages prn.
Empties and measures drainage collection and emesis.
Provide skin care at the direction of the RN, applying select topical emollients containing medication (ie, cortisones, tar, silvidine, butt cream, and dermatology lotions).
Initiates emergency care utilizing the "ABC's": Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
Transports materials, supplies, medications, specimens, patient belongings, equipment and medical records.
Performs patient care comfort-safety rounds per unit routine.
Assists with application and maintains restraints.
Documents care provided.
Stocks supplies and equipment in patient care spaces.
Maintains orderliness of the patient room and unit, including equipment/cords, linen, trash, patient belongings, etc.
Cleans and maintains inventory and outdates of equipment and supplies in patient care spaces.
Clean assigned equipment and areas of work.
Checks emergency equipment.
Performs clerical duties prn.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Completion of a Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Medical Assistant program
Basic computer skills
Coursework in an Allied Health field.
Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties
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.
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
~2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Shift/Rotation: 20-hour Days/Nights. 2 out of 4 weekends a month, 3 out of 6 holidays. 12 and 8-hour shifts.
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.
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. 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
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.