Progressive Care Unit Patient Care Technician-Full Time

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Progressive Care Unit Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment. The role gathers and reports patient information that contributes to the nursing team’s assessment and response to changes in a patient’s condition.

The position is in Christian Hospital’s 40-bed Progressive Care Unit, which primarily serves cardiac and pulmonary patients and provides cardiac monitoring for all patients. The unit includes a ten-bed Respiratory Care Unit for people with chronic lung illnesses. The schedule is 36 hours per week, nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with holiday rotation and every other weekend required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision in a healing environment that promotes patient- and family-centered care.
• 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 the nurse with patient and family education.
• Document patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
• Act as a one-to-one 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.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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