Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician - Full Time
About The Position
The Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care in support of licensed professional nurses and helps maintain a safe environment by reducing the risk of harm. The technician collects patient information and reports it to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessments and identify changes in condition. The role is on the 14300 Schukar acute medicine unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This 13-bed unit cares for adult patients with complex conditions across areas including renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cardiology. The nursing team works with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, social workers, case managers, dieticians, therapists, and pharmacists. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with holiday and weekend rotations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No experience required.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision, supporting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living; perform vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
- Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assist nurses with patient and family education.
- Document patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's needs.
- Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
