Emergency Department Tech - Day Shift Patient Care & Transport

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis seeks a FT Day Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department. You will assist in caring for critically ill and stable patients, transport patients, take vital signs, and support equipment operation. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (AHA).

EMT or PCA certification is preferred. Some hospital patient care experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• Basic life support required; EMT or PCA preferred per unit policy.
• Experience with routine patient care procedures and hospital equipment.
• Familiarity with infection control practices and EMTALA knowledge.
• Prior hospital patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in nursing care of critically ill and stable patients in the ED.
• Transports stable monitored and non-monitored patients.
• Takes and records patients' vital signs and observations.
• Stocks and cleans patient care and supply areas; operates equipment as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Infection control

Patient care

Emergency department

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis seeks a FT Day Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant for the Emergency Department. You will assist in caring for critically ill and stable patients, transport patients, take vital signs, and support equipment operation. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (AHA).

EMT or PCA certification is preferred. Some hospital patient care experience is welcome.