High School CTE - Patient Care Technician - West Region

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for High School Students in a CTE program, specifically for those attending an Application Session with an IU Health representative. The position is available across all West Region locations, including Arnett, Frankfort, Tipton, and White Memorial Hospitals. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) operates under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member, providing direct patient care and supporting the overall patient care team. Key duties involve assisting with activities of daily living, providing mobility assistance, conducting continuous observation (including for suicide prevention), and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment. Indiana University Health is a comprehensive health system with nearly 40,000 team members, including over 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and boasts Indiana's largest nursing network. It is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, with Riley Children's Health also highly ranked. The organization partners with the Indiana University School of Medicine, offering access to groundbreaking research and advanced training. With 15 hospitals, many with Magnet or Pathways to Excellence designations, IU Health prioritizes team member growth through diverse learning opportunities like advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program
Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served
Up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills
Constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress
Ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered
Ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion
Knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI)
Knowledge of principles of infection control
Ability to perform physically demanding; repetitious movements
Ability to read and perform basic math
Ability to organize tasks and attend to details
Knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients; self; and others