Patient Care Technician Adult Surgical Step-down Unit PT Nights - Methodist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefit package for part- 

Competitive pay

Development opportunities & tuition

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Part-Time Night Patient Care Technician (PCT/PCA) to support bedside care. The role includes assisting with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes, while monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to the RN.

The PCA works in a fast-paced hospital setting with emphasis on safety and compassionate patient care. Requires BLS and adherence to unit policies, with opportunities for development and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain concentration amidst interruptions and noise.
• Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Ability to prioritize and manage high workload within limited time.
• Knowledge of procedures, equipment, software and standards related to PCA role.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive movements.
• Ability to read and perform basic math.
• Ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
• Commitment to good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist bedside RN with clinical tasks
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities
• Assist with meals ordering and feeding
• Encourage patient mobility and walking
• Assist with baths and provide clean linens and gowns
• Maintain patient safety with gait belts and alarms

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate bedside manner

Ability to work in fast-paced Environ.

Vital signs monitoring

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

***This is a Part-Time Night 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.