Patient Care Technician - Full Time Nights - Med Obs - Bloomington

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCA) to support bedside care in Bloomington, IN. The role includes assisting with meals, drinking, walking encouragement, baths, and providing clean linens and gowns to patients.

The PCA works closely with the bedside RN to obtain vital signs, report changes, and ensure patient safety using gait belts and alarms. An emphasis is placed on compassion and a calm, responsive bedside manner in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or obtained during program.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret basic math.

Responsibilities

• Provide drinks and assist with meals.
• Encourage walking and assist with baths.
• Provide clean linens and gowns.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Maintain safety using gait belts and alarms.
• Assist bedside RN with patient care activities.

Skills

Compassionate bedside manner

Interpersonal skills

Vital signs

Reading basic math

Safety awareness

Education

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Schedule

• Full Time Nights - three 12- hour shifts per week

Position Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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.