Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

IU Health; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Clinical Nurse and assist the patient care team. The role also includes unit clerical duties, keeping the environment clean, and guiding physicians, patients, families and vendors.

The position may involve scheduling tests, maintaining records, and signing patients in and out, along with equipment and supply handling as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Infection control principles should be known.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Performs unit clerical duties and supports patient care team.
• Keeps environment clean and orderly and may schedule tests.
• May maintain patient records and sign patients in/out.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

IU Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care under a Clinical Nurse and assist the patient care team. The role also includes unit clerical duties, keeping the environment clean, and guiding physicians, patients, families and vendors.

The position may involve scheduling tests, maintaining records, and signing patients in and out, along with equipment and supply handling as needed.