Med Surg Patient Care Tech-FT

BJC HealthCare • Belleville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Med Surg Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping ensure a safe, healing environment. The role gathers vital patient information and reports changes in condition to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessment and care.

The position supports patients with medical and pre- and post-surgical conditions, including patients with multiple comorbidities, infectious conditions requiring contact or droplet isolation, bariatric needs, respiratory problems, and renal conditions. The role is based in the Memorial Hospital system, which provides medical, surgical, emergency, critical, and other specialty services.

This is a full-time role scheduled for 36 hours per week, with day hours of 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Holiday rotation and every-other-weekend work are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior 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 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 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, regulatory compliance, and 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED