The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

University of Michigan

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Responsibilities*

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing is currently seeking a Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator on two grant funded studies. The first is a pilot intervention study to improve physical activity behaviors of older adults with pre-frailty who reside in independent living communities. The second study assesses whether smartphone-based cognitive tests, paired with physical activity monitoring can be used to measure cognitive function and physical acitivity in real time among older adults in assisted living communities.

**The specific duties of the position include (but are not limited to):**

- Participate in the recruitment, screening, scheduling, and follow-up of research participants.

- Manage, track, and record data from physical activity monitors, physical performance tests, cognitive tests, and survey questionnaires.

- General administrative support of the project, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Desired Qualifications*

**Education And Experience**

- Kinesiology or physical rehabilitation experience/training preferred.

- Prior research experience preferred.

- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums.

- Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel).

**Attributes**

- Candidate must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Demonstrated time management and relationship building skills.

- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner.

- Knowledge or ability to learn Qualtrics and RedCap preferred.

- Ability to serve diverse populations.

- A high degree of initiative and resourcefulness

- Ability to travel to senior living communities is Southeast Michigan. Must have a valid driver's license.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Michigan Medicine, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is part of one of the world’s leading universities.

Michigan Medicine is a premier, highly ranked academic medical center and award-winning health care system with state-of-the-art facilities. Our vision is to create the future of health care through scientific discovery, innovations in education, and the most effective and compassionate care. 

We want to be the leader in health care, health care reform, and biomedical innovation.

Michigan Medicine includes the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers; the U-M Medical School and its Faculty Group Practice; one of the nation's largest biomedical research communities; and education programs that train thousands of future health professionals and scientists each year. We were formerly known as the University of Michigan Medical Center; today that term applies generally to the collection of buildings on our main medical campus in Ann Arbor. 

We have a close partnership with the U-M School of Nursing and other health sciences schools at U-M. Through  the Michigan Health Corporation, we are able to form partnerships outside of our University.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

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**

Michigan Medicine's Adult Diabetes Education Program is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in their outpatient Diabetes Education Program. The RDN/CDCES will provide support to adults with diabetes. The RDN/ CDCES will see patients in a variety of ambulatory locations as well as help coordinate discharge planning at UMH. This RDN/CDCES will see patients with new onset diabetes as well as follow patients who are already established with the Adult Diabetes Education Program. This will include follow up with newly diagnosed patients and patients via classes and outpatient clinical visits in both in-person and virtual settings.

Responsibilities*

- Assess learning needs of patients/families.

- Provide comprehensive diabetes education and nutrition care to patients with diabetes and their families/caregivers in both a group and individual settings.

- Care may be delivered in both a physical and virtual environment

- Patient education includes intensified insulin regimens and insulin pump therapy.

- Provide instruction to and management of pregnant patients with diabetes including women with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

- Participate in all aspects of clinical care: patient education, direct patient care, and case management.

- Learn and maintain competency in insulin pump training/intensive insulin management and Continuous Glucose Monitor Training.

- Design, monitor, and evaluate individualized patient care plans for patients with diabetes.

- Manage telephone communications: triage calls from patients, parents, physicians, and other health care team members.

- Independently perform nutrition focused physical assessments and document using the nutrition care process to provide most effective patient care for patients with diabetes.

- Act as a liaison and consultation for diabetes patients to other members of the health care team such as being clinic educator and working our inbasket pools

- Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of recognized diabetes self-management education program.

- Refer patients and families as indicated to other health services.

- Communicate with program staff, educators, and providers through the electronic health record.

- Evaluate outcomes/progress frequently during the education process.

- Submit proper documentation for billing.

- Maintain professional competency.

Clinical Expectations

- Ability to work with a variety of glucometers, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.

- Experience providing group education.

- Must be able to function with minimum supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.

- Effective interpersonal skills including a positive attitude and excellent conflict management skills.

- Must function efficiently and appropriately in a fast-paced, dynamic, and interdisciplinary team environment.

- Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new programs and devices quickly and effectively.

- Experience developing education materials for patients.

- Flexibility in a fast-paced work environment

- Maintain productivity standards and practice effective time management

Required Qualifications*

- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

- If licensed on or after January 1, 2024 :Master?s degree

- This classification requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*

- Some experience in clinical dietetics is desirable

- Involvement in professional diabetes organizations.

- Certified insulin pump trainer.

- Experience with Epic.

- Bachelor's degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Requires primary source verification. Candidate may also be RDN eligible if RDN status is achieved within 6 months of hire.

- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). Alternatively, the successful candidate should demonstrate professional development commitment towards obtaining the certification within 2 years of hire. If candidate does not have CDCES/BC-ADM at time of hire, candidate must complete and provide proof of completion of 15 diabetes related CEUs per year.

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

40hrs/week. Schedule to be determined per team and program needs.

- Evening hours required as needed to fulfill program operations.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), 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.

Registered Dietitian Nutrition

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

-  Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.

- Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment.

- May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs.

- Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas.

- May transport patients to and from designated locations.

- May assist with admitting and discharge procedures.

- May administer medications.

- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

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: Part-Time 2pm-1030pm

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 employment opportunity employer.

Patient Care Technician

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