PACU Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is a large academic medical center and Magnet-certified hospital. This PACU Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care in support of licensed professional nurses, helping maintain a safe environment and contributing information to the nursing team’s assessment of each patient. The role works under nurse supervision and supports patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It requires working one holiday per year and no weekends. The minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience or supervisor experience is required. CNA certification and experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician are preferred.

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, EMT, or surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, promoting 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 each patient’s needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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