Emergency Room Patient Care Tech-FT

BJC HealthCare • O'Fallon, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe environment, gathers vital patient information for the nursing team, and reports changes in patient condition. Care is delivered in a patient- and family-centered healing environment.

The position is based in the emergency department at Progress West Hospital, which has 13 rooms, including two dedicated pediatric rooms. The position is 36 hours per week, on days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with holiday rotation and every-other-weekend work required. No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is required. CNA certification and experience in a related care role are preferred.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision, 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 patient information 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 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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED