Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support patient care teams in our hospital setting in Indiana. The role combines direct patient care with essential clerical duties, under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, and emphasizes a clean, orderly environment and responsive patient services.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, basic medical terminology knowledge, and strong computer skills to assist with scheduling, records,

Qualifications

• 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. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 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

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical duties under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Ensure a clean and orderly environment for the patient and support patient care team.
• Provide information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures for the patient and maintain patient records; sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team and provide continuity of care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Unit clerical duties

Communication skills

Microsoft Office basics

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary to support patient care teams in our hospital setting in Indiana. The role combines direct patient care with essential clerical duties, under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, and emphasizes a clean, orderly environment and responsive patient services.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, basic medical terminology knowledge, and strong computer skills to assist with scheduling, records,