Technician-Unit Support Endoscopy FT Day - University

IU Health; Indiana; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a motivated Unit Secretary who will perform a blend of patient care and clerical tasks in a busy healthcare unit. Under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, you will assist with patient flow, charting, and basic clinical support to the care team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, possible CPR completion, and knowledge of medical terminology. You will contribute to infection control and ensure a clean, organized environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program

CPR certification

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.