Pre/Post PACU Care Technician – Day Shift

The-Orthopedic-Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, maintain a safe environment, and support effective team communication.

The role involves vital signs monitoring, feeding and hygiene assistance, mobility support, specimen collection, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Part-time schedule with day shift.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication

Following instructions

Confidentiality

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

The Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, maintain a safe environment, and support effective team communication.

The role involves vital signs monitoring, feeding and hygiene assistance, mobility support, specimen collection, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Part-time schedule with day shift.