Patient Care Technician Adult Critical Care Unit FT Days - University

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This is a full-time day position in the Adult Critical Care Unit at University. The Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA) provides bedside care to support a positive patient experience and assists the bedside registered nurse with clinical tasks. The role calls for compassion, a caring bedside manner, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. IU Health describes an outstanding benefits package for part-time and full-time positions, competitive pay, and development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA, or attainment of certification upon completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to the unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
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 mental awareness and withstand a high level of tension and stress.
Ability to concentrate amid frequent interruptions and variable noise levels.
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in resolving problems encountered.
Ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within limited time.
Knowledge of procedures, equipment, software, and standards related to patient care activities performed by non-licensed roles such as PCA/PCR/PCI.
Knowledge of infection-control principles.
Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive movements.
Ability to read and perform basic math.
Ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
Knowledge of personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to help prevent infection of patients, self, and others.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and respond to patients’ needs, including providing drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, helping with baths, and providing clean linens and gowns.
Assist the bedside RN with clinical care by obtaining vital signs.
Report abnormal vital signs or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse to support timely treatment.
Use safety measures, including gait belts and bed and chair alarms, and stay within arm’s reach of patients while they are moving.