Sr. Patient Care Tech - Renal Med Surg

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including bathing, elimination assistance, bed making and taking vital signs.

The role involves transporting patients and materials, greeting and orienting patients to the area, and delivering meal service. You will collaborate with the care team to deliver additional services as directed while maintaining compassionate, professional care.

Qualifications

• Collaborates with others in a team setting and communicates clearly.
• Demonstrates accountability and positive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, perform direct patient care (bathing, elimination, feeding, vitals).
• Transport patients and patient-related materials safely and promptly.
• Greet and orient patients to the care area.
• Provide meal service and feeding assistance.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver additional services as directed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem-solving mindset

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Courteous service

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

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 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,