INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Senior Patient Care Tech

CompanyCommunity Health Network
LocationNewsham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Perform direct and indirect patient care including bathing, feeding, and clinical tasks like phlebotomy and vital signs under RN supervision. Collaborate with the care team to document patient data and maintain unit supplies.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
8848
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Community Health Network was created 60 years ago by our neighbors, for our neighbors. We've never forgotten that heritage. To this day, we're still locally based and locally controlled, and we're as closely tied to our communities as ever. As a non-profit health system with more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana, Community’s full continuum of care integrates hundreds of physicians, specialty and acute care hospitals, surgery centers, home care services, MedChecks, behavioral health and employer health services. At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. Caregivers play a vital role in our mission as they fulfill our PRIIDE values: Patients First. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence. Exceptional Care - For Everyone We want to ensure that each patient, employee, physician, and volunteer feels welcomed, comfortable, and included in our environment at all times. We value different perspectives and welcome conversations about race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and culture. Because it takes everyone to build healthier communities. Our promise of Exceptional care. Simply delivered. means we strive to provide culturally-competent care that meets your individual needs.
About the Role

Join Community
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference
The Sr. Patient Care Tech Student Extern works under the direction of Registered Nurse. Performs direct and indirect patient care. Direct patient care can include bathing, assisting with elimination, and assisting patients with feeding, bed making, safety observation, blood glucose checks, vital signs, urinary catheter insertion/care, dressing changes, and phlebotomy. Indirect patient care can include documentation; assist to reinforce patient/family education stocking supplies and orienting patients and staff to the unit. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Currently accepted into an Accredited Nursing School (must provide Nursing school acceptance letter upon hire)
  • Completed at least the first semester of Nursing School (must provide official transcripts upon hire)
  • Performing some or all of basic patient care needs such as, bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation of patients, discontinue IV, Phlebotomy, Accucheck, catheter care, clean dressing changes, and restraints
  • Exposure to blood and body fluids is possible
  • Any additional unit based duties
  • Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
  • Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrates accountability for own actions
  • Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
  • Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
  • Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness. 
  • Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

    Additional requirements

    • Must be able to lift
    • Must be available for one week of full-time training
    Key Skills
    Direct Patient CarePhlebotomyVital Signs MonitoringBlood Glucose ChecksUrinary Catheter CareDressing ChangesPatient DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingMulti-taskingPatient EducationSafety Observation
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services