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

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time day-shift Unit Secretary/PCA to support nursing staff and patient care in the Lafayette area. The role includes direct patient care duties under supervision and clerical responsibilities to keep patient flow and records accurate.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification or completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Prior acute care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required and unit secretary training may be provided.
• Previous acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse direction.
• Perform unit clerical duties and maintain patient records.
• Assist with testing scheduling and patient sign-in.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Provide information and directions to staff, patients and families.

Skills

PCA experience

CPR certified

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Unit scheduling software

Job description

Overview

***This is a Part-Time Day position (Must be able to work Monday and Tuesday's dayshift 5:30am-6pm.)***

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.