Patient Care Technician - Part Time Nights - 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, including delivering drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging mobility, and managing personal hygiene tasks like baths and linens. Obtain vital signs, report behavioral changes or abnormalities to the primary RN, and ensure safety using gait belts and alarms while maintaining constant proximity to patients. Work two 12-hour shifts weekly in a fast-paced environment requiring physical stamina and the ability to manage interruptions. Requires current Basic Life Support certification and proficiency in infection control principles.
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
- 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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