Patient Care Technician - Full Time Nights - Emergency Department

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as Patient Care Assistant or PCA) for the Emergency Department on a full-time night shift. In this bedside caregiver role, you will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting, anticipating patient needs and supporting the nursing team in delivering excellent patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assisting with drinks, meal ordering, bathing, and providing clean linens and gowns
• Encourage patient mobility and walking
• Obtain and report vital signs to the primary RN or charge nurse
• Report abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to detect and support rapid treatment
• Implement safety measures including use of gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and maintaining close proximity to patients during movement
• Provide clinical assistance to bedside RNs
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout shifts

Schedule

• Full-time nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Must be available for weekdays, every third weekend, and holiday rotations

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 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

Certifications

• 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