Technician-Unit Support FT Day Adult Critical Care Unit - Methodist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Unit Secretary to support direct patient care and clerical functions within the patient care team. You will assist in maintaining patient records, scheduling tests, coordinating supplies, and ensuring a clean, safe environment under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, with opportunities for suicide prevention observation as required.

Strong communication, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology are essential, as is the ability

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification may be required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Infection control knowledge beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical support under RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• Communicate information and directions to physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
• Schedule tests and procedures and coordinate with the care team.
• Order, receive, and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean and orderly patient environment.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention as required.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Communication and patient care

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Descripción del empleo

Overview

***This is a FT 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.