Patient Care Tech-PRN Colo Uro 6900

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s GI/GU Service is a 38-bed surgical unit caring for patients undergoing colorectal and urology surgery. The team provides Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care and aims to deliver excellent care in a supportive learning environment.

The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting a team of patients and helping maintain a safe environment. The role gathers clinical information and reports changes in patients’ conditions to the nursing team.

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 in a healing environment that supports patients and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and perform vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, 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 needed.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Participate in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED