Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bedford, Indiana is seeking a unit secretary to support the patient care team with direct patient care tasks while handling unit clerical duties. You will help schedule tests, maintain patient records, and assist with signing patients in and out of the unit, as well as ordering and delivering equipment and supplies.

A clean, safe environment and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Provide information and directions to physicians, patients, families, and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Assist with signing patients in and out of the unit and handling equipment and supplies.
• Provide continuous observation as required, including suicide prevention.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Patient care procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Indiana University Health in Bedford, Indiana is seeking a unit secretary to support the patient care team with direct patient care tasks while handling unit clerical duties. You will help schedule tests, maintain patient records, and assist with signing patients in and out of the unit, as well as ordering and delivering equipment and supplies.

A clean, safe environment and strong communication are essential.