Technician-Unit Support Pre-Op PACU FT Day - University

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is hiring for a full-time day position performing a blend of direct patient care and unit clerical duties. Under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse, you will support the patient care team and ensure a clean, orderly environment, while assisting with patient flow, schedules, and records.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, maintaining records, and stocking supplies. CPR may be required; a PCA training program may be completed as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and perform unit clerical duties.
• Assist the Clinical Nurse and support the patient care team.
• Maintain a clean, orderly patient environment and assist with directions and information.
• Schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records.
• Sign patients in/out and help with equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention where required.

Skills

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Infection control

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview***This is a Full-Time Day position*** 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.