Patient Care Tech Training Program Barnes St. Peters & Progress West- Summer 2026

BJC HealthCare • Saint Peters, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 7-week accelerated training program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skill labs and on-the-job training in a clinical practice. The training satisfies the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Individuals selected for the program will be employed as PCTs during training. Tuition funding is provided by BJC HealthCare. A minimum 1-year employment commitment to Barnes Jewish Hospital is required upon completion. The program is a partnership with St. Charles Community College and will take place from June 22 – August 2, 2026. Training and long-term placement location options include: Barnes St. Peter's Hospital, Progress West Hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience
• Current BJC employees must be in current position for 3 months to be eligible
• Minimum 1-year employment commitment to Barnes Jewish Hospital required upon completion.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm.
• Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.
• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education.
• Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
• Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees