Technician-Unit Support - Part Time Days - Adult Surgical Unit - North

Schedule

Part time day shift (2 12-hour shifts per week), 6:30am–7:00pm.

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 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 ordering, receiving, and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR may be required.
• 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.