Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a clinical unit with a blend of direct patient care and clerical duties. Under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, you will help keep the unit organized and ensure smooth flow of information.

You will greet patients and families, schedule tests, maintain records, sign patients in and out, and assist the care team with equipment and supplies. A high school diploma and Basic Life Support are typically required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• 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 procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• 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.
• Maintains 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

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IU Health PCA training program or equivalent

Job description

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a clinical unit with a blend of direct patient care and clerical duties. Under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, you will help keep the unit organized and ensure smooth flow of information.

You will greet patients and families, schedule tests, maintain records, sign patients in and out, and assist the care team with equipment and supplies. A high school diploma and Basic Life Support are typically required.