Technician-Unit Support - Full Time Nights - 5E Acuity Adaptable - Bloomington

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington, IN seeks a patient care assistant/unit secretary to provide direct patient care and clerical support under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. You will ensure a clean, orderly environment and assist with scheduling tests and maintaining records, while supporting the patient care team and possibly participating in suicide prevention duties.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR may be required, and completion of the IU Health PCA education

Qualifications

• CPR certification may be required.
• May complete Unit Secretary training program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiar with infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical duties.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out and handle equipment delivery.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.
• Assist physicians, patients, families, and vendors with information and directions.

Skills

CPR

Unit Secretary training

Medical terminology

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Full Time Nights - 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.

Schedule

• Full Time Nights - three 12 hour shifts per week

• 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.