Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary / Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Clinical Nurse and perform unit clerk duties. You will help maintain a clean environment and support the care team.

This role may require CPR/BLS certification and completion of the IU Health PCA program, with responsibilities including scheduling tests, managing patient records, and aiding the care team in daily operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Perform unit clerical duties and support the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean and orderly patient environment.
• Provide information and directions to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and assist with equipment and supplies delivery.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Unit Secretary training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

IU Health PCA education program

Job description

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary / Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Clinical Nurse and perform unit clerk duties. You will help maintain a clean environment and support the care team.

This role may require CPR/BLS certification and completion of the IU Health PCA program, with responsibilities including scheduling tests, managing patient records, and aiding the care team in daily operations.