Technician-Unit Support - Full Time Days - Emergency Department

Indiana University Health; Martinsville (IN); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Indiana University Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the team in Martinsville, IN. The role combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse.

You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and assist physicians, patients, families and vendors as needed. Responsibilities include scheduling tests, updating patient records, checking in/out patients, and supporting equipment logistics.

Competenze

• 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.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Provides a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment and provides information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures, maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Conoscenze

Direct patient interaction

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Schedule

• Full Time Days - three 12-hour shifts per week

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.

High School Diploma or GED is required. CPR May be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.