Technician-Unit Support- Part-Time Evenings- Adult Critical Care Unit - Arnett

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a part-time evenings unit secretary/PCA to support the patient care team. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and handle unit clerical tasks, including documentation and patient sign-in/out processes.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and basic knowledge of medical terminology. Prior acute care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires acute patient care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• CPR certification through the AHA or IU Health PCA program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a clinical nurse.
• Perform unit clerical duties and assist the care team.
• Maintain patient records and process sign-ins/outs.
• Schedule tests and procedures as needed.
• Ensure a clean and orderly patient environment.
• Assist with equipment and supply delivery.
• Provide continuous observation as required.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Medical terminology

Infection control

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview***This is a Part-time evenings position working between the hours 1000-2230***

Overview***This is a Part-time evenings position working between the hours 1000-2230***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.