Night Patient Care Technician — Behavioral Health

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Indiana University Health (IU Health) is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCA) for full-time night shifts. The PCA provides compassionate bedside care, assists with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes, and supports the RN with vital signs and clinical updates.

The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and collaboration within a high‑acuity hospital environment, with benefits and tuition reimbursement as part of IU Health’s comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• Provides bedside patient care under RN supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret basic information.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Comfort with physically demanding tasks.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with meals, walking, baths, and clean linens/gowns.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities to the RN or charge nurse.
• Maintain patient safety using gait belts and alarms, staying within arm's reach.
• Demonstrate compassionate bedside manner in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Skills

Vital signs

Interpersonal communication

Patient safety

Fast-paced environment

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Indiana University Health (IU Health) is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCA) for full-time night shifts. The PCA provides compassionate bedside care, assists with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes, and supports the RN with vital signs and clinical updates.

The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and collaboration within a high‑acuity hospital environment, with benefits and tuition reimbursement as part of IU Health’s comprehensive program.