Night Shift Unit Support Technician - Patient Care & Admin

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis offers a full-time night position as a unit secretary, combining direct patient care with clerical duties to support the patient care team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and may require CPR/BLS certification along with successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Experience in acute patient care and basic computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required.
• 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.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of infection control procedures.
• 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

CPR

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IU Health PCA training program

Job description

IU Health in Indianapolis offers a full-time night position as a unit secretary, combining direct patient care with clerical duties to support the patient care team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and may require CPR/BLS certification along with successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Experience in acute patient care and basic computer skills are expected.