Senior Patient Care Technician- Maternity

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nurses and care teams in delivering compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include direct patient assistance, vital signs, mobility, and ensuring comfort and safety in a dynamic healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dependability, and attention to detail while maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and staff. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Team-based care approach with strong communication.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency in documenting and using a computer.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, mobility, and vital signs.
• Assist with meals, transport patients, and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Collaborate with the care team and document care activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Accountability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EHR

Computer literacy

Job description

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs. Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Greets and orients patients to the patient care area. Performs meal service and feeding assistance functions. Provides additional select care to patients. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

Additional requirements

• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for one week of full-time training