Patient Care Technician Adult Transplant Surgical Unit FT Night - University

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA) for a full-time, night position on the Adult Transplant Surgical Unit. As a bedside caregiver, you will provide direct patient care and support to the nursing team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate bedside care by anticipating patient needs
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, meal ordering, and hydration
• Encourage patient mobility and ambulation
• Obtain and report vital signs, reporting any abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse
• Maintain clean patient environments, including linens and gowns
• Implement safety measures such as gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and maintaining close proximity to patients during movement
• Provide clinical assistance to bedside RNs to support rapid detection and treatment of patient changes

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 despite 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 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

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required at hire or upon completion of the IU Health PCA education program
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit/department specialty and patient care policies

Schedule

• Full-time, night shift position

Benefits

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