Patient Care Technician Adult Surgical Step-down Unit FT Day - University

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to provide compassionate bedside care in a busy Indianapolis-area hospital. The role supports RNs with vital signs, safety monitoring, and assisting with meals, mobility, and hygiene tasks.

The position offers full-time day shifts with an emphasis on patient experience, safety, and teamwork. Candidates should have BLS certification or be completing IU Health PCA training, and be able to thrive in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA or complete IU Health PCA program.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate care for patient populations and developmental levels.
• Ability to manage a high workload in a fast-paced environment and maintain safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals, drinks, and assist with nourishment and hydration.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, walking and linen changes.
• Monitor patient vital signs and report abnormalities to the RN or charge nurse.
• Maintain patient safety using gait belts and alarms; stay within arm's reach.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC / EHR

Job description

This is a Full-Time Day position

As a bedside caregiver, IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA ) who will provide a phenomenal patient experience by anticipating the needs of patients such as providing drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, assisting with baths, and providing clean linens and gowns.

Our PCA's have compassion for our patients, a caring bedside manner, and an ability to work in a fast paced environment. They will provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities or changes in a patient's behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse in order to detect and provide rapid treatment. A PCA always keeps patients safe by utilizing safety measures such as gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm's reach of patients when moving around. If you are seeking a role where you can provide meaningful care to IU Health patients, we want to hear from you.

As part of an award winning hospital system, our roles include:

• Outstanding benefit package for part time and full time positions
• Competitive pay
• Development opportunities & tuition reimbursement

• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 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.