Patient Care & Unit Support Technician

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Day shift Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to support clinical teams at Methodist and University Hospitals.

You will provide direct patient care under a Nurse's direction, help with unit clerical duties, maintain patient records, schedule tests, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors. CPR may be required, and involvement in suicide prevention may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Current CPR certification through AHA or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Give information and directions to physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IU Health PCA education program

CPR certification (AHA or IU Health program)

Job description

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Day shift Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to support clinical teams at Methodist and University Hospitals.

You will provide direct patient care under a Nurse's direction, help with unit clerical duties, maintain patient records, schedule tests, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors. CPR may be required, and involvement in suicide prevention may be necessary.