Patient Care Technician- FTDay- Adult Surgical Step-down Unit NEW

Patient Care Technician- FTDay- Adult Surgical Step-down Unit

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant PCA works under the direction of the registered nurse RN as a non-licensed team member. As a non-licensed team member, the PCA provides care to designated patients and supports the patient care team.

Job Duties

• Provision of activities of daily living
• Mobility assistance
• Continuous observation, including suicide prevention
• Ensuring the patients surroundings are clean and orderly

This position is available for 3-12 hour shifts, from 07-19:30. Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served
• Requires up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
• Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills
• Requires constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress
• Requires ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels
• Requires ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered
• Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion
• Requires knowledge of procedures, equipment, software, and standards related to patient care activities
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control
• Requires ability to perform physically demanding, repetitious movements
• Requires ability to read and perform basic math
• Requires ability to organize tasks and attend to details
• Requires knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients, self, and others

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.