Patient Care Unit Support Technician

Inuplands; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington, IN, is seeking a unit secretary who provides a combination of direct patient care and clerical support for the department. You will assist clinicians, maintain patient records, schedule tests and procedures, and ensure a clean, organized environment for patients.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, basic knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CPR may be required for Unit Secretary training.
• Equivalent acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through AHA or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient care procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of infection control and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Patient care procedures

Basic computer skills

CPR certification

Unit clerk responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana University Health in Bloomington, IN, is seeking a unit secretary who provides a combination of direct patient care and clerical support for the department. You will assist clinicians, maintain patient records, schedule tests and procedures, and ensure a clean, organized environment for patients.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, basic knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with infection control.