Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician - Full Time
About The Position
The Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe, healing environment. The role gathers and reports clinical information that contributes to patient assessment and helps the nursing team respond to changes in a patient's condition. Acute Care Medicine treats patients with a wide range of clinical issues, including blood disorders, endocrine conditions, heart and renal failure, gastrointestinal conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, and supporting professionals. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with day hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes weekend and holiday 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 the supervision of a nurse, supporting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- 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 information on patients 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 one-to-one patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and participate in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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
