Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician - PRN

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Medicine 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, healing environment by reducing risk of harm, collecting patient information, and reporting changes in condition to the nursing team. Patient care may include assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing. The technician also supports patient and family education, documents care, may serve as a 1:1 patient safety sitter, and helps ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available.

The role is based in Acute Care Medicine, which manages patients with a broad range of clinical conditions and works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, case managers, social workers, physical therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, and advanced practice nurses. The position is PRN, with two shifts every six weeks on a rotating schedule. Shifts may be days, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., or nights, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; weekend and holiday rotations apply.

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, promoting 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 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, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED