Patient Care Technician — Frontline Care & Unit Support

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. on-site in Fishers seeks a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and essential clerical support on a unit in Fishers, Indiana.

Under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, you will help maintain a clean environment, assist with patient flow, and communicate with physicians, families and vendors. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and prior acute care experience or completion of IU Health PCA program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/BLS certification required or completed during PCA program.
• Previous acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and unit clerical duties under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provides information, directions 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 ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

Basic computer skills

CPR/BLS certification

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program

Job description

Indiana University Health, Inc. on-site in Fishers seeks a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and essential clerical support on a unit in Fishers, Indiana.

Under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, you will help maintain a clean environment, assist with patient flow, and communicate with physicians, families and vendors. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and prior acute care experience or completion of IU Health PCA program.