PACU Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), supporting licensed professional nurses who care for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe environment, collects patient information for the nursing team, and reports changes in patient condition. Care is provided under nurse supervision and supports patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital's PACU is a fast-paced setting that provides care for surgical patients, including traditional PACU care and care for critically ill ICU patients. The team works with surgeons and anesthesiologists and participates in initiatives such as hybrid surgical care and regional anesthesia.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an evening schedule listed as 12pm–10:30am. The role requires one holiday per year and no weekends.

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, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision while 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 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 supporting patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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