Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary who provides a mix of direct patient care and clerical support within the unit. You will assist the clinical team, keep the environment clean and organized, and help with patient flow by scheduling tests and recording information.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS as applicable, and basic computer skills. You will interact with physicians, patients and families, and ensure smooth operations within the patient

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 infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in addition to unit clerical duties for the department.
• Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provides information and directions to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures, maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May order, receive and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Suicide prevention awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary who provides a mix of direct patient care and clerical support within the unit. You will assist the clinical team, keep the environment clean and organized, and help with patient flow by scheduling tests and recording information.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS as applicable, and basic computer skills. You will interact with physicians, patients and families, and ensure smooth operations within the patient