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

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Lafayette, IN seeks a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to provide a blend of patient care and clerical support on the unit. You will assist clinicians, schedule tests, maintain patient records, and help with admissions and discharges while ensuring a clean, organized environment.

This role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. Weekend/holiday rotations and full-time commitment are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete unit secretary training.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Assist with scheduling tests and procedures for the unit and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out and assist with admission/ discharge processes.
• Order, receive and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.