Patient Care Technician — Med Surg 2 (FT/PT)

IU Health; Avon (IN); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for Med Surg 2. You will work with nurses to deliver compassionate care to adult surgical and medical patients, including mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities.

On a fast-paced inpatient unit, you will obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and support safety and infection prevention. This role offers full-time or part-time 12-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation as required.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification through quarterly RQI training.
• Previous comparable acute patient care experience is required.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with nurses to deliver patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as mobility, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Obtain and report vital signs and other patient observations.
• Perform phlebotomy and other approved patient care tasks.
• Support patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries to ensure patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and communicate concerns.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

Acute patient care experience

Infection control knowledge

Basic medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Advanced life support certifications

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for Med Surg 2. You will work with nurses to deliver compassionate care to adult surgical and medical patients, including mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities.

On a fast-paced inpatient unit, you will obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and support safety and infection prevention. This role offers full-time or part-time 12-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation as required.