Technician-Unit Support - Indianapolis - Part Time Day

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their patient care team. This role combines direct patient care with clerical responsibilities, ensuring a supportive and organized environment for patients and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in patient care, basic life support, and medical terminology, contributing to a safe and efficient healthcare environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires previous acute patient care experience or completion of PCA education program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and infection control principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and clerical duties under direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Ensures a clean environment and assists with scheduling tests and maintaining records.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Medical Terminology

Infection Control

Computer Skills

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.