Technician-Unit Support Adult Coronary Critical Care Unit FT Days - Methodist

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

This full-time day position combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties. The Technician provides care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team while helping maintain a clean and orderly patient environment. The role also provides information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors. Duties may include scheduling patient tests and procedures, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out of the unit, and ordering, receiving, and delivering equipment and supplies. Continuous observation, including suicide prevention, may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 of certification upon completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED