Technician-Unit Support- Full Time Nights- Emergency Department- Riley

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking an Unit Secretary who provides a blend of direct patient care and clerical support. You will assist the clinical team, keep patient areas clean and orderly, and help with scheduling tests and procedures as needed. You may sign patients in/out and maintain records while responding to physicians, patients, families, and vendors.

CPR and basic training may be required. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, prior acute care experience or

Qualifications

• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provide support to the patient care team and unit clerical duties.
• Maintain clean and orderly environment for patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Basic computer skills

CPR

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.

• 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.