Cardiac PCU, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients and helping maintain a safe environment. The role collects patient information and reports it to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessments and identify changes in condition. The position is on the Cardiac PCU at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a fast-paced, high-risk cardiology division caring for patients with conditions and procedures including congestive heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, cardiac device implantation, electrophysiology procedures, and stent procedures.

The schedule is 36 hours per week on nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday. The role requires a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. A Certified Nurse Assistant certification is preferred. The posting also identifies CNA, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience as preferred. Benefits eligibility is noted, though not all benefits apply to every job.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
• CNA, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision and promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Administer or assist 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 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 promoting patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED