Sr. Patient Care Technician

Community Health Network, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network Indianapolis Northside is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with direct patient care tasks and bedside assistance. You will greet patients, assist with activities of daily living, perform vital signs and transport materials as needed in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and compassionate patient care, with training provided during an initial full-time week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and communicate clearly.
• Comfort with basic computer documentation and work tasks.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Responsible, courteous and able to multi-task in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists with bathing, elimination, bed making and vital signs under RN supervision.
• Transports patients and patient-related materials safely and timely.
• Greets and orients patients to the care area; facilitates meal service and feeding assistance.
• Provides additional select patient care as directed and collaborates with care team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Courtesy and service mindset

Prioritization & multitasking

Self-motivation

Responsiveness

Emotional control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Shift

Day Job

Hours

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 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

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.

Community Physician Network Indianapolis Northside