Technician-Unit Support Adult Mixed Acuity Unit FT Nights - Arnett

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Unit Secretary/PCA for a full-time night shift. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and support the patient care team.

You will also handle unit clerical tasks, maintain patient records, assist with scheduling tests, and ensure a clean, safe environment. CPR/BLS certification may be required or obtained through the IU Health PCA program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required or completed via unit secretary training program.
• Experience in acute patient care or completion of IU Health PCA program preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support certification may be required per unit policies.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provides support to the patient care team and the unit staff.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• May sign patients in and out of the unit and assist with ordering, receiving and delivering equipment.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Patient care procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program

Job description

Overview

***This is a FULL 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.