Technician-Unit Support FT Night -Adult Pulmonary Critical Care Unit - Methodist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is hiring for a FT Night position that combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties. Under the guidance of a Clinical Nurse, you will support the patient care team, maintain a clean environment, and assist patients, families, and staff with information and directions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification (may be required), and potential completion of the IU Health PCA training program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Completion of IU Health PCA education program or prior acute patient care experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to follow unit protocols and infection control standards.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical duties under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and maintain a clean, orderly environment for patients.
• Offer information and directions to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records; sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May handle equipment and supplies ordering, receiving, and delivery for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

***This is a FT 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.