Renal Patient Care Tech-FT
About The Position
Christian Hospital’s 8th floor is a 44-bed Renal/Telemetry unit with an adjacent dialysis suite where treatments are performed under a contractual agreement. The unit serves acutely ill patients with conditions including renal failure, CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, dehydration, diabetes, myocardial infarction, angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, and arrhythmias, as well as direct admissions and postoperative surgical patients. The Renal Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and helping maintain a safe environment. The role collects and reports patient information that contributes to nursing assessments and recognition of changes in a patient’s condition. The schedule is 36 hours per week on 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 prior 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
- Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision, promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living; performs vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assists the nurse with patient and family education.
- Documents patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Acts as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
- Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
- Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participates 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
