Technician-Unit Support- 5B Medical | North Hospital (Full Time, Day)
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Department
10 May, 2023
Full Time
Day
349420
Technician-Unit Support- 5B Medical | North Hospital (Full Time, Day)
Job Description
Overview
We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Do you have a caring bedside manner? Are you flexible to changes? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced environment? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
What will your role look like?
The Patient Care Technician 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.
Some of the responsibilities are:
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Performing some or all of basic patient care needs such as, bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation of patients, discontinue IV, Accucheck, and phlebotomy.
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May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.
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Any additional unit-based duties
Schedule/Benefits:
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12-hour shifts
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Shift differential available for evenings, nights, and weekends
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Every third weekend commitment
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Rotating Holiday commitment
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Outstanding benefit package for part time and full-time positions
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Tuition reimbursement
• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires 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.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the Technician-Unit Support- 5B Medical | North Hospital (Full Time, Day) Role
Overview
We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Do you have a caring bedside manner? Are you flexible to changes? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced environment? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
What will your role look like?
The Patient Care Technician 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.
Some of the responsibilities are:
-
Performing some or all of basic patient care needs such as, bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation of patients, discontinue IV, Accucheck, and phlebotomy.
-
May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.
-
Any additional unit-based duties
Schedule/Benefits:
-
12-hour shifts
-
Shift differential available for evenings, nights, and weekends
-
Every third weekend commitment
-
Rotating Holiday commitment
-
Outstanding benefit package for part time and full-time positions
-
Tuition reimbursement
- High School Diploma or GED is required. CPR May be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
- Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
- Requires 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.
- Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
- Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
- Requires basic computer skills.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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