Technician-Unit Support- Full Time Nights- Adult Surgical Step-Down Unit- West

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Indiana University Health in Avon, Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary who provides direct patient care and essential unit clerical support. You will assist the patient care team, guide physicians and families, and help maintain accurate patient records during a full-time night shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification as applicable, and basic computer skills. Experience in acute care or completion of the IU Health PCA program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• Requires acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification (AHA) or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of patient care procedures and standards.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care and unit clerical duties.
• Assists patient care team and provides information to physicians, patients and families.
• Maintains patient records and signs patients in and out of the unit.
• May schedule tests and procedures as needed.
• May order, receive and deliver equipment and supplies for patient care.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Communication with patients and staff

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification or completion of Unit Secretary training program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Description du poste

Overview

Schedule: Full-time night shift (3 12-hour shifts)

Position 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.
• 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.