Technician-Unit Support-Full Time Days- Adult Surgical Step Down Unit- West

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health's Med Surg 2 unit seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to work alongside nurses and the healthcare team, delivering compassionate patient care and supporting patients during their hospital stay.

You will assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, perform approved patient care tasks, and help maintain safety and infection control on a fast-paced inpatient unit. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification through quarterly RQI training required.
• Experience in acute patient care preferred.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit policies.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of infection control principles required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with nurses and healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (mobility, bathing, grooming, toileting).
• Obtain and report vital signs and other observations.
• Perform phlebotomy and other approved patient care tasks.
• Support patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries to ensure patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses and communicate concerns to the healthcare team.

Skills

Acute patient care

Infection control

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification (RQI)

Job description

Join Our Team

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support patients throughout their hospital stay. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork, staying active, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Overview

Join Our Team

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support patients throughout their hospital stay. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork, staying active, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

About Med Surg 2

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced medical-surgical inpatient unit specializing in the care of adult patients who are preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Our patient population primarily includes orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients, while also caring for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions. Our mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients in achieving a smooth recovery and returning to their baseline level of health.

Position Responsibilities

As a PCA, you will:

• Partner with nurses and other healthcare team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Obtain and report vital signs and other patient observations.
• Perform phlebotomy and other approved patient care tasks.
• Support patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and communicate concerns to the healthcare team.

Schedule & Work Expectations

Shift Options

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Employment Status

• Full-Time: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• Part-Time: Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week

Additional Requirements

• Every third weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation
• Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs
• Consistent availability required; reduced hours or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR is required through quarterly RQI training.
• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Why Join Med Surg 2?

• Work alongside RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries.
• Gain experience caring for a diverse surgical and medical patient population.
• Build clinical skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Make a direct impact on patient recovery and hospital experience.
• Join a unit built on TEAM!

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.