Emergency Room Patient Care Technician-Full Time

BJC HealthCare • Florissant, MO

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe, healing environment. The technician gathers patient information and reports changes in condition to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessment and care.

The role includes assisting patients with activities of daily living and performing or supporting clinical tasks such as vital signs, intake and output measurement, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested. The technician also assists with patient and family education, documents care using correct medical terminology, serves as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when needed, and helps ensure supplies and equipment are available. The position participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities.

This is a benefits-eligible, full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on a midshift from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with holiday and weekend rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• No supervisor 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 and promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Perform vital signs, intake and output measurement, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
• Collect clinical data and information about 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 as necessary.
• 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 on 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