Technician-Unit Support- Full Time Nights- Pediatric Burn Critical Care Unit- Riley

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary to support patient care teams in the Indianapolis area. The role combines direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse with unit clerical duties to keep workflows smooth and compliant with hospital policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and may require completion of IU Health PCA training, CPR/BLS certification, and basic knowledge of medical terminology and infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or IU Health PCA program; other advanced life support may be required per unit.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures for the patient and assist with maintaining patient records.
• May sign patients in and out of the unit and assist with ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

CPR

Unit Secretary training

Acute patient care experience

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Infection control

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.