What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Technician Intermediate position at Michigan Medicine?
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 Safety Technician, Intermediate's (STI) primary role is decontamination of patient care rooms. The STI will utilize specialized machinery that emits hydrogen peroxide vapor and/or hydrogen peroxide mist to effectively destroy pathogens. This process will work in conjunction with infection control policies and procedures to sanitize Michigan Medicine rooms that have been identified as needing specialized sanitization. These functions will be performed daily on a preventative and proactive basis. The STI will operate under the supervision of either the Environmental Services Supervisor, Manager, or Training Specialist for the assigned shift. This position has mandatory accountability for outcomes.
Responsibilities*
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 26,000 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?
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
This position is 32 hours/ Afternoons / Friday-Monday / 4:00pm-12:30am
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. This job 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 employment opportunity employer.
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 Safety Technician, Intermediate's (STI) primary role is decontamination of patient care rooms. The STI will utilize specialized machinery that emits hydrogen peroxide vapor and/or hydrogen peroxide mist to effectively destroy pathogens. This process will work in conjunction with infection control policies and procedures to sanitize Michigan Medicine rooms that have been identified as needing specialized sanitization. These functions will be performed daily on a preventative and proactive basis. The STI will operate under the supervision of either the Environmental Services Supervisor, Manager, or Training Specialist for the assigned shift. This position has mandatory accountability for outcomes.
Responsibilities*
- Report issues while on site to the EVS TSL or EVS Supervisor.
- Perform daily decontaminations.
- Issue Daily Decontamination reports via internet based tracking system.
- Incubate and monitor Biological indicators daily when applicable.
- STI will take on responsibility of Lead if/when Lead is unavailable.
- Process priority and missed room sheets.
- Reporting daily decontamination numbers to the Management team.
- Perform routine weekly / monthly preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Perform weekly inspections of various equipment used throughout Michigan Medicine.
- Ability to work and produce deliverables under minimal supervision.
- Any other task as assigned by Environmental Services Leadership.
- 3-5 years of experience in area of specialization
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
- Physical ability to lift 60 lbs. with frequent lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, climbing step ladders, and being on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex data that will be used to program decontamination equipment.
- Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), internet-based applications, and web-based data systems.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities, including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, etc.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a healthcare environment, technical, or infection prevention.
- Previous experience with programmable hospital equipment preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Michigan Medicine/hospital Infection Prevention and Health Care policies and protocols.
- Detail-oriented with an ability to perform work independently.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to reliably follow established protocols and processes.
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 26,000 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.
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
This position is 32 hours/ Afternoons / Friday-Monday / 4:00pm-12:30am
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. This job 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 employment opportunity employer.