Emergency Room Patient Care Tech-FT
About The Position
Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe, healing environment. Collects patient information and clinical data, reports changes in patient status to the nursing team, and contributes to the overall assessment of each patient. The Emergency Department treats complaints and conditions including chest pain, respiratory distress, medical emergencies, seizures, headaches, fevers, lacerations, fractures, urinary tract infections, vaginal bleeding, strokes, and multiple trauma. The position is 36 hours per week, with shifts from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., a holiday rotation, and every third weekend required. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; no experience or supervisor experience is required. Certified Nurse Assistant certification and experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician 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; 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.
- Serve as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when needed.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
- Participate in activities promoting 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
