Technician-Unit Support- Full Time Days- Adult Surgical Unit- North

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and clerical support on the unit. Under the direction of a Clinical Nurse, you will assist with patient care, maintain a clean environment, and support the patient care team.

You may schedule tests, maintain records, and help with sign-in/out for patients and delivery of equipment and supplies. Required credentials include a High School Diploma or GED and CPR; completion of IU Health PCA

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties.
• Administer care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Assist the patient care team and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Schedule tests and procedures, and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and assist with equipment/ supplies as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Unit clerical duties

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

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.