Technician-Unit Support Adult Medical Critical Care Unit FT Day - University

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

7h

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 ordering, receiving, and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team. May be required to provide continuous observation, including suicide prevention.

Indiana University Health is a comprehensive health system with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. The organization offers team members opportunities for learning and professional development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

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

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical support.
• Administer 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 patient tests and procedures, 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.

Benefits

• Access to advanced clinical training.
• Access to leadership development.
• Promotion opportunities.
• Cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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