Med Surg Tele Patient Care Tech-PT

BJC HealthCare • Shiloh, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Med Surg Tele Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment for patients. The role gathers clinical information and reports changes in patient condition to the nursing team, contributing to patient assessment and patient- and family-centered care.

The position is on the Med Surg 5th Floor, which provides nursing care for adult medical, surgical, and telemetry patients. Patients may include those receiving care before or after cardiac catheterizations, surgical patients, patients undergoing PTCA or vascular intervention, and patients with respiratory or renal problems or newly placed tracheostomies.

This is a 24-hour-per-week position working nights from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Every other weekend and a holiday rotation are required. Benefits are available, subject to the employer's statement that not all benefits apply to all jobs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision in a patient- and family-centered healing environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living; perform vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or 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.
• Serve as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when 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

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