Emergency Patient Care Tech-PRN

BJC HealthCare • Alton, IL

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About The Position

Alton Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department serves patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients, and treats conditions ranging from minor illnesses and injuries to cardiopulmonary arrest. The department uses a five-tier triage system to prioritize patients by severity of illness. Alton Memorial also operates the region’s only hospital-based ambulance service.

The Emergency Patient Care Tech 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 patient information that contributes to assessment and recognition of changes in condition. This PRN role requires two shifts every six weeks, with rotating day shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) and night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), as well as holiday rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, 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, 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 when necessary.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient 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 beginning 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED