Patient Care Technician - Full Time Days - Med Obs - Bloomington

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA) to provide direct bedside care on a Medical Observation unit in Bloomington. In this role, you will anticipate patient needs and provide compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assisting with meals, drinks, bathing, and personal hygiene
• Encourage patient mobility and assist with walking
• Provide clean linens and gowns
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Report abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse
• Implement safety measures including use of gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and maintaining close proximity to patients during movement
• Support the bedside RN with clinical assistance to enable rapid detection and treatment

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Three 12-hour shifts per week, days

Required Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or attainment upon completion of 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 resolution
• 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 roles
• 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

Additional Requirements

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

Benefits

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