Caring Patient Care Technician: Bedside Support & Growth

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to support bedside care, assist with daily activities, and ensure patient comfort. Responsibilities include helping with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes under RN supervision.

Candidates must have current BLS certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This role requires attention to infection control, safety, and the ability to manage high workloads in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must understand care appropriate to patient age and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide drinks, assist with meals, encourage walking, assist with baths, and provide clean linens and gowns.
• Support bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities or changes.
• Maintain patient safety using gait belts, alarms, and staying within arm's reach.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Job description

IU Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to support bedside care, assist with daily activities, and ensure patient comfort. Responsibilities include helping with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes under RN supervision.

Candidates must have current BLS certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This role requires attention to infection control, safety, and the ability to manage high workloads in a busy hospital setting.