Technician-Unit Support Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit FT Rotating - Frankfort

Indiana University Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a full-time rotating unit secretary who provides a combination of direct patient care and clerical support under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. The role ensures a clean environment and assists physicians, patients, families, and staff, including scheduling tests and maintaining records.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, basic medical terminology knowledge, and familiarity with infection control.

Qualifications

• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Perform unit clerical duties and assist the patient care team.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and manage equipment delivery.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

PCA experience

Basic Life Support

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Unit Secretary training program

Job description

Overview

***This is a Full-Time rotating position***

Overview

***This is a Full-Time rotating position***

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.