Surgical Patient Care Technician-Full Time
About The Position
The Surgical Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care in support of licensed professional nurses caring for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe environment and reduce risk of harm by gathering vital patient information and reporting it to the nursing team to support patient assessment and recognition of changes in condition. Care is provided under nurse supervision in a healing environment that supports patients and families. The position is based on Christian Hospital’s adult surgical unit, which serves adult and geriatric patients receiving general, vascular, thoracic, gynecological, and urological surgical care, as well as patients with infections, wound-care needs, or isolation requirements. The role is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and a holiday rotation required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No prior experience required.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
- Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.
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 (ADLs).
- Perform vital signs, intake and output, 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 when necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient’s needs.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
