Technician-Unit Support - PT/Night - 2 East Overflow

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a professional who provides a combination of direct patient care and clerical duties. You will administer care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse while ensuring a clean and orderly environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and previous acute patient care experience. Basic life support knowledge and computer skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be acquired.
• Knowledge of procedures related to patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision.
• Maintains patient records and assists with scheduling.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.