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 environment. The role collects and reports patient information that contributes to assessment and helps identify changes in condition. The technician works with a multidisciplinary team to support quality patient care for people with a broad range of acute medical conditions. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is part of Washington University Medical Center and is described as Missouri’s largest hospital. Its Acute Care Medicine teams care for patients with conditions including blood disorders, endocrine disorders, heart and renal failure, gastrointestinal conditions, infectious diseases, and asthma. The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No experience required.
- No supervisory 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 in a healing environment that promotes patient- and family-centered care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and perform vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or 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 provided patient care 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 that promote patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
Benefits
- 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
