Ortho, Patient Care Tech - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
Join our Ortho care team at Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital—an exciting opportunity to grow your healthcare career! This role provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses, ensuring a safe environment for patients by reducing the risk of harm. The Patient Care Tech collects vital information on the patient and reports it to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. The facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. Med/Surg 2 manages patients with Orthopedic, Spine, Urological, Plastics and other general post-surgical conditions. The unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse and works in collaboration with a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- No Experience
- No Experience (Supervisor Experience)
Nice To Haves
- CNA, PCT, EMT, NA, Surg Tech experience, or nursing fundamentals course complete
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsibilities
- 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, vison, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
