Med Surg Patient Care Tech-PT

BJC HealthCare • Belleville, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in support of licensed professional nurses and helps maintain a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. Collects patient information and reports it to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessments and identify changes in condition. The role supports patients receiving medical and pre- and post-surgical care, including patients with infectious conditions requiring isolation, multiple comorbidities, bariatric needs, respiratory problems, or renal conditions.

This position is 24 hours per week, working nights from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with holiday rotation and every other weekend required. The role is based in a hospital setting.

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 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

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