Rehab Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Rehab Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe, healing environment. The role gathers and reports patient information that contributes to the nursing team's assessment and monitoring of changes in patient condition. Care includes assisting with activities of daily living and performing clinical tasks as requested. The position is in the Physical Therapy Department, which serves patients with needs ranging from pain and mechanical or muscular imbalances to preservation or restoration of functional capacity. The schedule is 36 hours per week, nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with holiday and weekend rotations.

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 while promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Administer or assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform vital signs, intake and output measurement, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
• Collect clinical data and information on patients 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 each patient's needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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