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

IU Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Full-Time Day position to provide a blend of direct patient care and unit clerical duties within the department. The role supports the patient care team and ensures a clean, orderly environment while assisting with testing scheduling and records maintenance.

Under supervision of a Clinical Nurse, you will guide physicians, patients, families and vendors, sign patients in/out, and may handle equipment delivery and continuous observation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology and infection control.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification or completion of IU Health PCA program.

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties.
• Administer care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Provide information and directions to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

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.