Technician-Unit Support Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit FT Day - Arnett

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary who provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team. The role includes maintaining a clean environment, guiding patients and families, and handling scheduling and documentation tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and basic computer skills. Prior acute care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with potential PCA training.
• CPR/BLS certification may be required upon completion of PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and infection control.
• Ability to use basic computer software and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Offer unit clerical support to the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean and orderly patient environment.
• Give information and directions to physicians, patients and families.
• May schedule tests, maintain patient records and sign patients in/out.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Patient care

Unit secretary duties

Infection control

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification / BLS

IU Health PCA education program

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

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. Ensures 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.

• 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. 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.

5:30am-6pm hours with every third weekend rotation and a holiday rotation. Must stay full time for at least 1 year.