Neurosurgery, Patient Care Tech - PT Nights

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe, healing environment by reducing risk of harm, gathering vital patient information, and reporting changes in patient condition to the nursing team.

The position is in the Neurosurgery department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The schedule is 24 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with every third weekend and rotating holidays. The position is benefits eligible.

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 Tech.

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, 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 patient needs.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED