Technician-Unit Support - Full Time Nights - 5E Acuity Adaptable - Bloomington

IU Health•Bloomington, IN

8h•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 supports the patient care team. Ensures a clean and orderly environment for patients and provides information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors. The role may include scheduling tests and procedures, maintaining patient records, signing patients in and out of the unit, and ordering, receiving, and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team. May be required to provide continuous observation, including suicide prevention. This is a full-time night position working three 12-hour shifts per week in Bloomington, on the 5E Acuity Adaptable unit. Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. The organization highlights opportunities for advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
Support the patient care team.
Maintain a clean and orderly patient environment.
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.
Perform unit clerical duties.