Cardiac Care Technician (PCA) – Part-Time Rotating

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

IU Health is seeking a Part-Time Rotating Patient Care Technician (PCA) to provide compassionate bedside care, assist with meals, bathing, mobility, and linen changes, while promoting a safe, comfortable patient experience.

You will support the bedside RN by measuring vital signs, reporting changes, and maintaining infection control practices in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This role requires BLS, strong communication, and the ability to manage high workload with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress.
• Requires ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels.
• Requires ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered.
• Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion.
• Requires knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI).
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires ability to perform physically demanding; repetitious movements.
• Requires ability to read and perform basic math.
• Requires ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
• Requires knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients; self; and others.

Responsabilités

• Provide drinks, assist with meal ordering, encourage walking, assist with baths, and deliver clean linens and gowns.
• Provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities.
• Report changes in a patient's behavior to the RN or charge nurse for rapid intervention.
• Maintain patient safety using gait belts, bed/chair alarms, and close proximity during movement.
• Apply infection control practices and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Safety awareness

Reading and basic math

Formation

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Description du poste

IU Health is seeking a Part-Time Rotating Patient Care Technician (PCA) to provide compassionate bedside care, assist with meals, bathing, mobility, and linen changes, while promoting a safe, comfortable patient experience.

You will support the bedside RN by measuring vital signs, reporting changes, and maintaining infection control practices in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This role requires BLS, strong communication, and the ability to manage high workload with attention to detail.