Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician - Full Time
About The Position
Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Acute Care Medicine team treats patients with a wide range of clinical issues, including blood dyscrasias, endocrine conditions, heart and renal failure, gastrointestinal conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. The multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, and other clinical and support professionals. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe environment, collects and reports patient information that contributes to assessment and monitoring, and supports patient- and family-centered care. 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.
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 and promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Perform vital signs, intake and output monitoring, 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 the nurse with patient and family education.
- Document patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available on 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
