Patient Care Technician Adult Orthopedic Surgical Unit FT Day - Methodist

Indiana University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as Patient Care Assistant or PCA) for a full-time day position on the Adult Orthopedic Surgical Unit at Methodist Hospital. As a bedside caregiver, you will provide direct patient care and support the nursing team in delivering a high-quality patient experience.

Clinical Setting

You will work on an adult orthopedic surgical unit, providing care to post-operative and orthopedic patients under the direction of registered nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living assistance, including helping patients with baths, providing clean linens and gowns, and assisting with meal ordering
• Assist with patient mobility and ambulation, including use of gait belts and other safety measures
• Obtain and record vital signs, reporting any abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse
• Maintain continuous patient observation, including suicide prevention protocols
• Ensure patient safety by utilizing appropriate safety measures such as bed and chair alarms and maintaining close proximity during patient movement
• Encourage patient activity such as walking
• Provide drinks and assist with other comfort measures
• Keep patient surroundings clean and orderly
• Support the interdisciplinary patient care team

Required Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or ability to obtain certification through the IU Health PCA education program
• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served
• Up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain constant mental awareness and withstand high levels of tension and stress
• Ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent interruptions and variable noise levels
• Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in problem-solving
• Ability to set priorities and manage high workloads within limited timeframes
• Knowledge of procedures, equipment, software, and standards related to patient care activities performed by non-licensed staff
• Knowledge of infection control principles
• Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitious movements
• Ability to read and perform basic math
• Ability to organize tasks and attend to details
• Knowledge of personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection

Schedule

• Full-time day position

Benefits

• Outstanding benefit package for full-time positions
• Competitive pay
• Development opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Additional Information

Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty according to patient care policies.