Night ER Unit Support Technician

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a FULL TIME night position focused on combined patient care and clerical support within the department. The role involves assisting physicians, patients and families, and ensuring a safe, clean unit environment.

Responsibilities include care delivery under a Clinical Nurse, patient scheduling, and maintaining records. CPR/BLS certification may be required, with potential unit-specific training.

Qualifications

• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA or completion of the IU Health PCA program.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• 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 supports 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 and maintain patient records; sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

CPR Certification

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a FULL TIME night position focused on combined patient care and clerical support within the department. The role involves assisting physicians, patients and families, and ensuring a safe, clean unit environment.

Responsibilities include care delivery under a Clinical Nurse, patient scheduling, and maintaining records. CPR/BLS certification may be required, with potential unit-specific training.