Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Muncie (IN); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to deliver compassionate bedside support, help with meals, mobility, baths, and linens.

You will assist the bedside RN with vital signs and report changes promptly, while maintaining safety through gait belts and alarms in a fast-paced hospital setting. As part of IU Health, you will contribute to an award-winning system, with opportunities for development, tuition reimbursement, and competitive benefits for both part-time and

Qualifications

• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or completion of the IU Health PCA program.
• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to withstand high levels of tension and stress.
• Ability to manage a high workload and prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitious movements.
• Ability to read and perform basic math.
• Good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques.

Responsabilités

• Provide drinks, assist with meal ordering, encourage walking, and help with baths.
• Deliver clean linens and gowns and maintain patient comfort.
• Support bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities.
• Maintain patient safety using gait belts, bed/chair alarms, and close proximity when moving.
• Assist with bedside care tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a meaningful patient experience consistent with IU Health standards.

Connaissances

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Safety awareness

Description du poste

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to deliver compassionate bedside support, help with meals, mobility, baths, and linens.

You will assist the bedside RN with vital signs and report changes promptly, while maintaining safety through gait belts and alarms in a fast-paced hospital setting. As part of IU Health, you will contribute to an award-winning system, with opportunities for development, tuition reimbursement, and competitive benefits for both part-time and