High Risk Cardiology, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports patients and the care team in the High Risk Cardiology unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital. The position focuses on high-risk cardiology units, presenting exciting challenges and learning opportunities. Patients often require advanced medication infusions and post-cardiac procedure care. The team includes registered nurses, patient/student nurse technicians, and housestaff (residents, interns, and other medical professionals).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience
• No Supervisor Experience

Nice To Haves

• CNA, PCT, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience
• Certified Nurse Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education.
• Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
• Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines 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