PACU Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) under the supervision of licensed professional nurses. The role supports nurses caring for a team of patients and helps maintain a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. The technician collects vital patient information and reports it to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessments and recognition of changes in condition.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with weekday day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Employees work one holiday per year and do not work weekends. The role is at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a hospital affiliated with Washington University Medical Center.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 (ADLs).
• Perform vital signs, intake and output tracking, 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 all provided 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED