Sr. Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct patient care, including bathing, mobility assistance, and vital signs, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered service.

The role also involves transporting patients, greeting and orienting them to the care area, assisting with meals, and collaborating with the care team to deliver essential services. A HS diploma or GED is required, with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to collaborate with others in a team setting and have excellent communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, elimination assistance, bed making, and vital signs.
• Transport patients and patient-related materials safely and promptly.
• Greet and orient patients to the patient care area.
• Provide meal service and feeding assistance.
• Collaborate with other team members to perform additional services as directed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Prioritization & multitasking

Self-motivation

Accountability

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,