Vascular Surgery, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment for patients. The role collects patient information and reports it to the nursing team to contribute to assessment and recognition of changes in a patient’s condition. The position is on Division 7500/75PCU, a 25-bed, fast-paced cardiovascular surgery division with step-down and PCU beds. The division cares for patients with a range of complex cardiovascular and vascular conditions and procedures. The position is full-time nights, working 36 hours per week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every third weekend, and rotating holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No experience required.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- Preferred experience as a CNA, PCT, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision in a healing environment that promotes patient- and family-centered care.
- 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 information on patients 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 one-to-one patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
