Critical Care Unit Support Tech - Patient Care and Admin

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a unit secretary who will provide a blend of direct patient care and clerical support within the department. The role includes assisting physicians, guiding patients and families, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and ensuring a clean patient environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus related patient care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or IU Health PCA program; other ALS may be required per unit/department policy.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and support the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provide information, directions and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures for the patient, maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for the ordering, receiving and delivering of equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a unit secretary who will provide a blend of direct patient care and clerical support within the department. The role includes assisting physicians, guiding patients and families, scheduling tests, maintaining records, and ensuring a clean patient environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus related patient care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA program.