Technician-Unit Support Adult Mixed Acuity Unit FT Nights - Arnett

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

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. Maintains a clean and orderly patient environment and provides information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors. May schedule tests and procedures, 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 be required to provide 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.

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 environment for patients.
Provide information, directions, and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors.
Schedule 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.