Ambulatory/Surgery Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

8h

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses caring for a team of patients and to help maintain a safe environment by reducing the risk of harm. Collects patient vital information and reports it to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessments and identify changes in condition. The position works 40 hours per week on weekdays, with a holiday rotation and no weekends. The employee must be able to work either 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Benefits eligible.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision, promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living; perform vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention, 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 patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
• Serve as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as needed.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and participate in professional development.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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