Technician-Unit Support Adult Medical Critical Care Unit FT Day - University

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Full-Time Day Unit Secretary. The role blends direct patient care with essential clerical duties to support the patient care team and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and families.

You will assist with scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, and signing patients in and out of the unit. CPR/BLS certification may be required; continuous observation may be needed for patient safety.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Clinical Nurse.
• Perform unit clerical duties and maintain patient records.
• Assist with scheduling tests and procedures.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and manage supplies.
• Maintain a clean, orderly environment for patients and staff.
• Provide information and directions to physicians, patients, families, and vendors.
• Monitor patients including continuous observation when required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Attention to detail

Suicide prevention awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA education program completion

Job description

***This is a Full-Time Day 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.