Night Shift Med-Surg/Step-Down Unit Support Tech

Indiana University Health; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Full-Time Night Shift Unit Secretary/PCA to support the patient care team with direct care and clerical duties. Under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, you will help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist physicians, patients and families.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out, and handling equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Perform unit clerical duties to support the patient care team.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and manage equipment deliveries.
• Provide information and directions to physicians, patients, families and vendors; assist in maintaining a safe environment, including suicide observation if required.

Skills

Acute patient care experience

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Full-Time Night Shift Unit Secretary/PCA to support the patient care team with direct care and clerical duties. Under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, you will help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist physicians, patients and families.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out, and handling equipment and supplies.