Patient Care Technician - Pre-Op PACU FT Day Methodist

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA) for a full-time day position in Pre-Op PACU. 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 in the Pre-Op PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) environment, supporting patients in the perioperative period. You will work under the direction of registered nurses as a non-licensed team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living assistance to designated patients
• Obtain and report vital signs, identifying and communicating abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse
• Assist patients with mobility, using appropriate safety measures such as gait belts and bed/chair alarms
• Provide drinks, assist with meal ordering, and encourage ambulation
• Assist with patient hygiene, baths, and provide clean linens and gowns
• Maintain continuous observation of patients, including suicide prevention monitoring
• Ensure patients' surroundings are clean, safe, and orderly
• Maintain patient safety by staying within arm's reach when assisting with movement
• Support the interdisciplinary patient care team

Required Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or attainment at 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 workload 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 principles and aseptic techniques to prevent infection

Additional Requirements

• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies

Schedule

• Full-time day position

Benefits

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