Patient Care Technician - Part Time Days - 4E Acuity Adaptable - Bloomington
On-siteBloomington, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Indiana, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeLicense Or CertificationHealthcareEnterprise
Part TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterpriseHealthcare
Job Summary
Provide bedside care by anticipating patient needs such as delivering drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, and helping with baths and linens. Obtain vital signs and report any behavioral changes or abnormalities to the primary RN or charge nurse to ensure rapid treatment. Maintain patient safety by utilizing gait belts, alarms, and staying within arm's reach during transfers. Work part-time day shifts of 2 to 12 hours weekly in a fast-paced environment while applying teamwork and experience to change everything.
Required Qualifications
- 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
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