Patient Care Technician FT Day Adult Surgical Step-down Unit

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
Category Hospitality
Job Description
Role Overview

As a bedside caregiver, the Patient Care Technician will provide a phenomenal patient experience by anticipating the needs of patients, providing clinical assistance to the bedside RN, and keeping patients safe.

What You Will Do

The Patient Care Technician will provide care to designated patients, support the patient care team, and perform activities of daily living, mobility assistance, and continuous observation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have compassion for patients, a caring bedside manner, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefit package
  • Competitive pay
  • Development opportunities & tuition reimbursement
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