Patient Care Technician - Adult Critical Care Unit FT Day Methodist A3N

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member. Provides care to designated patients and supports the patient care team.

Requirements

  • Current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA
  • 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
  • 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 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
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