Med Surg Tele Patient Care Tech-FT

BJC HealthCare • Shiloh, IL

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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. The role collects patient information and reports changes in condition to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessment. The Med Surg 5th Floor serves adult medical, surgical, and telemetry patients, including patients receiving care before and after cardiac catheterizations, surgical patients, patients undergoing PTCA or vascular intervention, and patients with respiratory or renal problems, as well as patients with newly placed tracheostomies.

The position is listed at 36 hours per week, with a schedule described as “Nights: 7:00am-7:30pm,” holiday rotation, and every other weekend required. The role requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. Certified Nurse Assistant certification and experience in a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician role are preferred.

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 while promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Administer or assist 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.
• Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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