Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician As a bedside caregiver, IU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (also known as a Patient Care Assistant or PCA) who will provide a phenomenal patient experience by anticipating the needs of patients such as providing drinks, assisting with meal ordering, encouraging walking, assisting with baths, and providing clean linens and gowns. Our PCA's have compassion for our patients, a caring bedside manner, and an ability to work in a fast paced environment. They will provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities or changes in a patient's behavior to the primary RN or charge nurse in order to detect and provide rapid treatment. A PCA always keeps patients safe by utilizing safety measures such as gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm's reach of patients when moving around. If you are seeking a role where you can provide meaningful care to IU Health patients, we want to hear from you. As part of an award winning hospital system, our roles include: Outstanding benefit package for part time and full time positions Competitive pay Development opportunities & tuition reimbursement Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served. Requires up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities. Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills. Requires constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress. Requires ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels. Requires ability to exercise judgment and initiative in the resolution of problems encountered. Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion. Requires knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI). Requires knowledge of principles of infection control. Requires ability to perform physically demanding; repetitious movements. Requires ability to read and perform basic math. Requires ability to organize tasks and attend to details. Requires knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients; self; and others. About Us Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine one of the nation's largest medical schools gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. About the Team Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members 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. Job Info Job Identification 422826 Job Category Patient Care Support Locations 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, US Apply Before 07/04/2026, 09:00 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day