Technician-Unit Support - Part Time Days - Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit - Bedford

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Part Time Unit Clerk/PCA to deliver direct patient care and support the patient care team on the unit. The role combines clinical and clerical duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and knowledge of medical terminology. Training programs may be provided; hospital environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/Basic Life Support Certification is required or to be obtained.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and unit operations.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in and out of the unit and assist with equipment and supplies.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Infection control knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

IU Health PCA education program

Job description

Overview

Part Time Days (2 12-hour shifts per week)

Schedule

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.