Technician-Unit Support - Full-Time Nights - Other Adult Mixed Acuity Unit - Arnett

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a Full-time Unit Secretary/PCA on the night shift to provide direct patient care and clerical support in a fast-paced hospital unit.

You will assist physicians, keep patient records, help schedule tests, and ensure a clean environment. CPR may be required; basic computer skills and medical terminology knowledge are essential.

IU Health is an equal opportunity employer offering training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification may be required to complete unit training.
• Basic Life Support certification required per unit policy.
• Experience in acute patient care or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control basics.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Performs unit clerical duties and maintains patient records.
• Signs patients in and out of the unit and may schedule tests for the patient.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

CPR certification

Suicide prevention awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Full-time night shift (3 12-hour shifts per week)

Overview

Schedule

• Full-time night shift (3 12-hour shifts per week)

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.