Technician-Unit Support- Part Time Nights- Adult Obstetrics- West

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Avon unit is seeking a dedicated team member to provide direct patient care and essential unit clerical support under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. You will help with scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, and guiding physicians, patients, families and vendors within a clean, organized environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, current Basic Life Support certification, possible CPR, and familiarity with medical terminology and infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• Requires prior acute patient care experience or completion of the IU Health PCA program.
• Basic life support certification through the AHA or via the IU Health PCA program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Performs unit clerical duties and supports the patient care team.
• Maintains clean, orderly environment and assists with patient flow.
• Schedules tests and procedures and maintains patient records.
• Gives information and directions to physicians, patients, families, vendors.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

CPR certification

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.