IU Health·Carmel, Indiana
This role involves providing a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department, administering care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse. The technician also supports the patient care team, ensures an orderly environment, and assists physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors.
Full-Time
Days (3 12-hour shifts per week)
Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm
Position
Overview: 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 the ordering, receiving and delivering of equipment and supplies for the patient care team. May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.
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 has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No.
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A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members 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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and require previous comparable acute patient care experience or successful completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Basic Life Support certification through the AHA is mandatory, along with basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control principles, and computer skills.
Market context
In Indiana, support-services roles in healthcare often draw steady demand because clinics and practices rely on certified staff to keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want current CMA-AAMA or NCMA-NCTT certification, BCLS from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, and either recent medical practice experience or an externship background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and recent training before applying.
