PATIENT LIFT/TRANSFER ASSOC

How to Apply

A resume is required for consideration for this position.

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 30,000 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
• Retirement Savings Opportunities
  
  
  

Responsibilities*

Characteristic Duties

• Responsible for safely performing complex/dependent patient lifts, those with limited mobility, lifts/transfers using appropriate mechanical lifting equipment, following proper procedures and working collaboratively with Lift Team members.
• Utilizes patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective clothing in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, vendor specifications, and patient handling protocols.
  
  
  

Related Duties

• Properly utilizes patient handling and lift equipment
• Coordinates, inventories and maintains the necessary equipment for use in patient transfers, lifts and re- positioning
• Prioritizes and organizes requests through autonomous scheduling of pages/calls and interdisciplinary communication to ensure maximum efficiency and care for patients
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and ongoing education and training of lift equipment and transfer/re-positioning techniques
• Actively participates in QI monitoring and documentation of all patient lift activities
• Consults with Nursing and other patient care providers such as rehabilitation therapy staff in the development and implementation of lifting plans for patients
• Assists with building a culture of safety to support care givers and patients
• Cares for patients with compassion and dignity
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrates effective use of stationary or mobile mechanical lifting equipment, uses a mechanical device for each lift/transfer and physical lifting techniques.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years work experience as a Nurses Aide, Patient Transporter, or other similar position involving patient movement
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to lift, push and pull for an 8 hour shift
• CPR certification
• Demonstrate expertise to safely perform patient lifts and transfers using lift equipment
• Expected behaviors include: independent decision making skills, customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change and stressful situations, problem solving and strong verbal and written communication
  
  
  

Work Schedule

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Work Days: Wed - Sun

40 Hours

Day Shift

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.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, 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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.