High Risk Cardiology, Patient Care Tech - Full Time - Nights
About The Position
Provides direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. The role includes caring for patients who may require advanced medication infusions and post-cardiac-procedure care. Patient care is delivered under nurse supervision in a team that includes registered nurses, patient/student nurse technicians, and medical professionals. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Employees work rotating holidays and every third weekend. The position is benefits eligible and offers shift differentials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No prior experience required.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- Experience as a CNA, PCT, EMT, or Surgical Tech.
Responsibilities
- Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision and promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living; performs vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
- Collects clinical data and patient information and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assists nurses with patient and family education.
- Documents all provided patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Acts as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's needs.
- Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participates in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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.
- Shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
