Technician-Unit Support Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit PT Night - Jay

Indiana University Health; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Part-Time Night unit clerk/PCA to support the patient care team in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will perform direct patient care under a Clinical Nurse's direction and handle essential unit clerical tasks.

The role includes greeting and assisting physicians, patients, families and vendors, maintaining accurate patient records, and scheduling tests or procedures as needed. CPR and PCA training may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and support the patient care team.
• Perform unit clerical duties and maintain patient records.
• Schedule tests and procedures as needed and sign patients in/out of the unit.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• Provide information and directions to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control principles

Patient care procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Unit Secretary training program

Job description

Overview

This is a Part-Time Night 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.