Emergency Department Patient Care Tech - FT
About The Position
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. The hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Emergency Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers a dynamic, urban setting to serve a diverse community with a wide array of medical needs, specializing in rapid assessment and treatment of patients during acute illness and trauma. It is a Level I Trauma facility and a leader in disaster preparedness for the St. Louis region, where no two shifts or minutes are alike. The Emergency Department Patient Care Tech role provides direct patient care, supporting licensed professional nurses to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. This position involves collecting vital information on patients and reporting changes to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment of each patient's condition.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- No Experience
Nice To Haves
- experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsibilities
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
- Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assists nurse with patient and family education.
- Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
- Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Participates in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines 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
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
