Indiana University Health - Indianapolis, IN
posted 3 days ago
About the position
As a bedside caregiver, IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant) who will provide a phenomenal patient experience by anticipating the needs of patients such as providing drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, assisting with baths, and providing clean linens and gowns. Our PCA's have compassion for our patients, a caring bedside manner, and an ability to work in a fast paced environment. They will provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities or changes in a patient's behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse in order to detect and provide rapid treatment. A PCA always keeps patients safe by utilizing safety measures such as gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm's reach of patients when moving around. If you are seeking a role where you can provide meaningful care to IU Health patients, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Provide a phenomenal patient experience by anticipating patient needs.
- Assist patients with drinks, meal ordering, walking, baths, and providing clean linens and gowns.
- Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse.
- Utilize safety measures such as gait belts and alarms to keep patients safe.
- Maintain constant mental awareness and manage a high workload.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
- Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
- Up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
- Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress.
- Ability to maintain concentration amidst frequent interruptions and variable noise levels.
- Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
- Ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within limited time.
- Knowledge of procedures, equipment, software, and standards related to patient care activities.
- Knowledge of principles of infection control.
- Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitious movements.
- Ability to read and perform basic math.
- Ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
- Knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefit package for part time and full time positions
- Competitive pay
- Development opportunities & tuition reimbursement
