Technician-Unit Support - PRN - Pre-Op PACU - IR Cath

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at completion of the IU Health PCA education program required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Skills

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