ICU Neuro, Patient Care Tech - Full Time
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care in the ICU Neuro unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital, supporting licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe environment by reducing risk of harm, collecting vital patient information, and reporting it to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessment and recognition of changes in condition. Under nurse supervision, the Patient Care Tech provides patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, recording intake and output, performing fall and pressure-ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested. The position also supports patient and family education, documents care using correct medical terminology, may act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter, maintains supplies and equipment, and participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. This full-time role is 36 hours per week, with either day or night shifts. Day shifts are 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shifts are 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The position includes a holiday rotation and every-third-weekend schedule.
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, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.
Responsibilities
- Provides 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 the nurse with patient and family education.
- Documents 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 patient needs.
- Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participates 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
