Critical Care Unit Support Tech: Patient Care & Admin

Socket.dev; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Full-Time Day Unit Secretary to support patient care and clerical operations. You will assist the patient care team, schedule tests, sign patients in/out, and help maintain records in a fast-paced health environment.

Responsibilities include clinical support under a nurse’s direction, maintaining a clean environment and providing information to staff, patients and visitors. CPR training and basic computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Must understand medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department.
• Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures for the patient and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and manage equipment and supplies.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a Full-Time Day Unit Secretary to support patient care and clerical operations. You will assist the patient care team, schedule tests, sign patients in/out, and help maintain records in a fast-paced health environment.

Responsibilities include clinical support under a nurse’s direction, maintaining a clean environment and providing information to staff, patients and visitors. CPR training and basic computer skills are expected.