Endoscopy Unit Care & Clerical Technician (Day Shift)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for a Full-Time Day position. The role combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties, supporting the patient care team under a Clinical Nurse guidance.

The incumbent will help maintain a clean environment, provide directions to patients and visitors, schedule tests, maintain records, and possibly handle equipment and supplies. CPR/Unit Secretary training may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• 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

• 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 and provides support to the patient care team.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provides 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

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for a Full-Time Day position. The role combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties, supporting the patient care team under a Clinical Nurse guidance.

The incumbent will help maintain a clean environment, provide directions to patients and visitors, schedule tests, maintain records, and possibly handle equipment and supplies. CPR/Unit Secretary training may be required.