Technician-Unit Support - Full Time Nights - Emergency Department

Indiana University Health System•Bedford, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and unit clerical duties.
Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
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.
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.