Unit Support Technician - Patient Care (2 Shifts/Week)

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary / Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and unit support. You will assist the patient care team, help schedule tests, maintain records, and ensure a clean environment.

May sign in/out patients and handle equipment logistics while supporting the care team under clinical supervision. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and basic knowledge of medical terminology with infection-control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Requires prior acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification or completion of IU Health PCA program; other ACLS may be required.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment for the patient and assists with information and directions to patients and families.
• May schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records; signs patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention as required.
• Supports physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical terminology

Infection control

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary training program (preferred)

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary / Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and unit support. You will assist the patient care team, help schedule tests, maintain records, and ensure a clean environment.

May sign in/out patients and handle equipment logistics while supporting the care team under clinical supervision. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and basic knowledge of medical terminology with infection-control