Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Bedside Care

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Development opportunities

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to deliver exceptional bedside care, assist with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes, and support the bedside RN. The PCA will monitor vital signs, report changes promptly, and uphold safety using gait belts and alarms in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Compassion, strong communication, and teamwork are essential. IU Health offers an award-winning environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or completion during the IU Health PCA education program.
• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI).

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care and assist with meals, baths, and linen changes.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities to RN or charge nurse.
• Maintain patient safety using gait belts and alarms and stay within arm's reach of patients when moving.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced work

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to deliver exceptional bedside care, assist with meals, mobility, baths, and linen changes, and support the bedside RN. The PCA will monitor vital signs, report changes promptly, and uphold safety using gait belts and alarms in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Compassion, strong communication, and teamwork are essential. IU Health offers an award-winning environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional