Sr. Patient Care Tech - PCU (PRN)

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to assist registered nurses in direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, and vital signs. This PRN/variable shift role requires flexibility across 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 with weekend coverage as needed.

You will transport patients, orient new patients, support meal service, and collaborate with the care team to deliver compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation.
• 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.
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Customer service

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Shift

Variable

Hours

PRN hours Variable shifts 0630-1900/1830-0700.
1 winter, 1 summer holiday required. 24 hours /6 weeks minimum

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 attitudetoward 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.

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