Patient Care Technician Adult Critical Care Unit FT Nights - Methodist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA) for the Adult Critical Care Unit. This full-time, night-shift bedside caregiver role focuses on providing a positive patient experience by anticipating patients’ needs, including providing drinks, helping with meal ordering, encouraging walking, assisting with baths, and supplying clean linens and gowns. The PCA provides clinical assistance to the bedside registered nurse by obtaining vital signs and promptly reporting abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse. Patient safety is maintained through measures such as using gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm’s reach of patients while they move. The role calls for compassion, a caring bedside manner, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. IU Health describes opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement, along with competitive pay and benefits.

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 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 maintain concentration amid frequent interruptions and variable noise levels.
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in resolving problems.
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.
Knowledge of infection-control principles and good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques.
Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive movements.
Ability to read and perform basic math.
Ability to organize tasks and attend to details.

Responsibilities

Anticipate patients’ needs and provide a positive bedside experience.
Provide drinks, assist with meal ordering, encourage walking, assist with baths, and provide clean linens and gowns.
Obtain vital signs to assist the bedside registered nurse.
Report abnormalities or changes in patient behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse.
Use safety measures such as gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm’s reach of patients when they are moving.
Perform patient care activities in accordance with applicable procedures, standards, and infection-control principles.