Technician-Unit Support- Part Time Days- Adult Obstetrics- West

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Provide support to the patient care team.
• Ensure a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provide information, directions and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• Schedule tests and procedures for the patient.
• Maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• Order, receive and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• Provide continuous observation including suicide prevention when required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• Previous comparable acute patient care experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at 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.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Basic computer skills.