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Position Title: Patient Care Technician – Adult Med-Surg Combination Unit PT-University

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Position Title: Patient Care Technician – Part Time Department: Adult Med-Surg Combination Unit Location: University MPC Shift: Part Time
Position Overview: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member, providing essential direct patient care and supporting the unit’s clinical operations. The PCT assists with activities of daily living, mobility, and continuous patient observation, including suicide prevention, while ensuring a safe, clean, and organized environment for patients.
Key Responsibilities: Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Support continuous patient monitoring, including suicide prevention measures. Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Follow established procedures and standards related to patient care activities. Exercise sound judgment and initiative in problem-solving and prioritizing tasks. Adhere to infection control practices and aseptic techniques. Support documentation, equipment management, and supply delivery as needed. Maintain awareness of patient safety and comfort at all times. Perform physically demanding tasks, including repetitive movements, with safety and accuracy. Read and perform basic math calculations related to patient care. Organize tasks efficiently and attend to details to ensure quality care.
Qualifications & Requirements: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or completion of IU Health PCA education program. Knowledge of age-appropriate care procedures for adult patients. Up-to-date knowledge of patient care procedures and standards. Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to maintain mental alertness and handle high-stress situations. Ability to concentrate amid interruptions and variable noise levels. Knowledge of procedures, equipment, and software related to patient care. Understanding of infection control principles and aseptic techniques. Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive movements safely. Basic reading, math, and organizational skills.
Join Our Team: If you are committed to providing compassionate patient support in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Join IU Health and help us deliver exceptional care to our patients every day.

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.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.

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Part time, Local area, Shift work

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