Med Surg Tele Patient Care Tech-FT

BJC HealthCare • Shiloh, IL

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About The Position

The Med Surg 5th Floor provides nursing care for adult medical, surgical, and telemetry patients. Patients include those receiving care before and after cardiac catheterizations, surgical patients, patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and vascular intervention, and patients with respiratory or renal problems. The floor also cares for patients who have new tracheostomies placed during hospitalization.

The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment. The role collects and reports patient information to contribute to ongoing assessment and recognition of changes in condition. Work includes assisting patients with activities of daily living and performing requested clinical tasks, while supporting patient- and family-centered care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision and promote 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 all provided 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 that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED