Technician-Unit Support - PT/Night - 3W Acuity Adaptable - Bloomington

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

• 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.
• Schedules tests and procedures for the patient, maintains patient records and signs patients in and out of the unit.
• Orders, receives and delivers equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• Provides continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is 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 is required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program is required.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities is required.
• Knowledge of principles of infection control is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Skills

• Medical terminology
• Procedures and standards related to patient care activities
• Infection control
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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Other Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.