Technician-Unit Support Adult Critical Care Unit PT Days - Methodist

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

9h

About The Position

This part-time days position provides a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department. The Technician-Unit Support administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team while ensuring a clean and orderly patient environment. The role also provides information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors.

Depending on departmental needs, the position may schedule patient tests and procedures, maintain patient records, sign patients in and out of the unit, and order, receive, and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team. The role may also require continuous observation, including suicide prevention.

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 principles of infection control.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPR may be required.
• May be required to complete the Unit Secretary training program.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

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 patients.
• Provide information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors.
• May schedule patient tests and procedures.
• May maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May order, receive, and deliver equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation, including suicide prevention.

What This Job Offers

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