Oncology Patient Care Technician-Full Time
About The Position
The Oncology Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care in support of licensed professional nurses and helps maintain a safe, healing environment. The role collects and reports patient information that contributes to nursing assessments and helps identify changes in patient condition. Patients on the unit are age 16 and older and may have cancer, hematological disorders, anemia, compromised immunity, sickle cell disease, or other medical conditions, including pneumonia, diabetes, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and renal failure. The position is 36 hours per week, working days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Holiday rotation and every-other-weekend work are required. The employer identifies the position as benefits eligible.
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, promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and 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, as well as professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
