Patient Care Technician - Full Time Nights - 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 the Medical Observation unit in Bloomington. As a Patient Care Technician, you will be the primary bedside caregiver, anticipating and responding to patient needs while working collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver exceptional patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, meal ordering, and providing clean linens and gowns
• Encourage patient mobility and assist with walking
• Obtain and report vital signs, identifying and communicating abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse
• Maintain patient safety by utilizing appropriate safety measures including gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and maintaining close proximity during patient movement
• Provide clinical assistance to bedside nursing staff
• Respond to patient requests such as providing drinks and other comfort measures

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week

Required Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain certification through the IU Health PCA education program
• Knowledge of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate patient care
• Current knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain mental awareness and manage 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 prioritize tasks 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 mathematics
• Ability to organize tasks and attend to details
• Knowledge of personal hygiene principles and aseptic techniques to prevent infection

Advanced 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