High Risk Cardiology, Patient Care Tech - Full Time
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care in a high-risk cardiology unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment. The role serves patients who may require advanced medication infusions and post-cardiac-procedure care, working with registered nurses, patient/student nurse technicians, residents, interns, and other medical professionals. Under nurse supervision, the Patient Care Tech supports patient- and family-centered care, gathers and reports clinical information, assists with daily needs, and helps prevent patient harm. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week, on either days (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) or nights (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), with rotating holidays and every third weekend. The position is benefits eligible.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No prior experience required.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- CNA, PCT, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision 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 report changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assist nurses with patient and family education.
- Document provided patient care 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, and life insurance, plus 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.
- Shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
