Technician-Unit Support - PRN Rotating - Med Obs - Bloomington

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking a Unit Secretary who provides a mix of direct patient care and clerical support within the unit. You will assist the clinical team, keep the environment clean and organized, and help with patient flow by scheduling tests and recording information.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS as applicable, and basic computer skills. You will interact with physicians, patients and families, and ensure smooth operations within the patient

Qualifications

• 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.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in addition to unit clerical duties for the department.
• Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provides information and directions to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures, maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May order, receive and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Suicide prevention awareness

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.

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.