Night Shift Patient Care Technician & Unit Support

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN seeks a dedicated unit secretary for a full-time night position. The role combines patient care with clerical duties to support the patient care team, ensure a clean environment, and assist physicians and families.

The incumbent may schedule tests, maintain records, and handle equipment logistics, with potential for continuous observation duties as needed. Prior acute care experience or IU Health PCA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or IU Health PCA program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical support for the department.
• Assist physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors with information and directions.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and manage equipment and supplies delivery.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Unit coordination

Basic life support

Medical terminology

Infection control

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN seeks a dedicated unit secretary for a full-time night position. The role combines patient care with clerical duties to support the patient care team, ensure a clean environment, and assist physicians and families.

The incumbent may schedule tests, maintain records, and handle equipment logistics, with potential for continuous observation duties as needed. Prior acute care experience or IU Health PCA training is preferred.