Job Description

Patient Care Technician (PCA)

Multiple Locations & Care Settings

schedule, and work details vary by location

Potential Work Locations

Assignment will vary based on location and operational needs and may include the following IU Health campuses:

• Methodist
• University
• Riley
• Fishers
• North
• West

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Varies by location and unit
• Weekends & Holidays: Rotating weekends and holidays required

About the Role

As a vital member of the bedside care team, IU Health is seeking compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technicians also known as Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) to support our patients and clinical teams across multiple care settings.

In this role, you will help deliver an exceptional patient experience by anticipating patient needs and providing hands-on care that supports comfort, dignity, and safety. This includes assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and maintaining a clean and supportive healing environment.

Patient Care Technicians work closely with bedside Registered Nurses (RNs) and play a critical role in observing patients and reporting changes in condition to ensure timely and appropriate care.

If you are passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our award-winning healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary by unit and include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct, hands-on care to patients, including:
  • Assisting with bathing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
  • Encouraging ambulation using appropriate safety measures
  • Assisting with meal ordering and patient nutrition needs
  • Providing fresh linens, gowns, and maintaining patient environments
• Supporting bedside RNs by:
  • Obtaining and documenting vital signs
  • Observing and reporting changes in patient condition or behavior
  • Communicating relevant information promptly to the RN or charge nurse
• Ensuring patient safety by utilizing appropriate safety techniques, including:
  • Gait belts
  • Bed and chair alarms
  • Remaining within arm’s reach when assisting patients with mobility
• Maintaining professionalism, compassion, and effective communication in a fast‑paced care environment

Why Join IU Health?

As part of an award-winning healthcare system, IU Health offers:

• Competitive pay
• Outstanding benefits for both part-time and full-time positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and education support

Apply teamwork. Apply experience. Apply skill. Apply yourself.
Together, we can change everything.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Certifications & Training

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
  • OR attainment upon completion of the IU Health PCA education program
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on department or specialty

Knowledge & Competencies

• Knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served
• Up-to-date understanding of patient care procedures and standards
• Knowledge of infection control principles and aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with equipment, software, and systems used in non-licensed patient care roles (PCA)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in problem-solving
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a high workload in time-sensitive situations
• Ability to maintain focus amid frequent interruptions and varying noise levels
• Capacity to work under stress and maintain constant situational awareness
• Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks
• Ability to read, perform basic math, and accurately document information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to personal hygiene and patient safety standards