Night Shift Psychiatric Inpatient Unit Support Tech

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a FULL-TIME Nights position that blends direct patient care with unit clerical responsibilities. You will support the patient care team, manage records, and help coordinate tests and equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and clear communication with patients, families, and staff. Under a Clinical Nurse's direction, you may perform scheduling, sign-in/out duties, and provide continuous observation when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through AHA or IU Health PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and assist with scheduling tests and procedures.
• Maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• Order, receive and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• Provide information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program (preferred)

CPR certification

Job description

IU Health is seeking a FULL-TIME Nights position that blends direct patient care with unit clerical responsibilities. You will support the patient care team, manage records, and help coordinate tests and equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and clear communication with patients, families, and staff. Under a Clinical Nurse's direction, you may perform scheduling, sign-in/out duties, and provide continuous observation when needed.