Technician-Unit Support Adult Surgical Step-down Unit FT Nights - Methodist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Night Unit Secretary / Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and essential unit clerical support under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, updating patient records, signing in/out patients, maintaining a clean unit, and assisting physicians, families, and vendors. Night shifts and potential on-call requirements apply.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required. CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• 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 IU Health PCA program completion.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Mansioni

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Performs unit clerical duties and supports the patient care team.
• Maintains clean, orderly patient environment and provides information to physicians, families, and vendors.
• May schedule tests, maintain patient records, and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for equipment and supplies delivery and continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Conoscenze

Infection control

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

CPR certification

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

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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.