Technician-Unit Support Adult Med-Surg Step-down Unit FT Rotating - Frankfort

Indiana University Health System • Frankfort, MD

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About The Position

This full-time, rotating position combines direct patient care and unit clerical duties. The Technician-Unit Support administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team while maintaining 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 principles of infection control.
• Basic computer skills.

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 tests and procedures for patients.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED