Sr. Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Patient Care Technician. Under RN supervision, you’ll assist with bathing, mobility, vital signs, meal service, and transport patients, delivering compassionate care. You’ll greet patients, support care teams, document observations, and help maintain a safe, clean care area.

Strong communication, teamwork and reliability are essential. One week of full-time training is required; CNA or clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Collaboration with others in a team setting is essential.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication skills.
• 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 and Care Team members while maintaining emotional control.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform direct patient care such as bathing and assisting with elimination.
• Transport patients and patient-related materials safely and timely.
• Greet and orient patients to the care area; provide meal service and feeding assistance.
• Collaborate with care team to perform additional services as directed.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Responsibility

Emotional control

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 Senior 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
• Three (3) months of Clinical Experience or CNA license required OR currently enrolled in Nursing school

PCT, CNA, Patient Care Tech,

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.