Telemetry Patient Care Technician-Full Time

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Telemetry Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses who are responsible for a team of patients. The role helps maintain a safe, healing environment by reducing risks of harm and collecting patient information that contributes to the nursing team’s assessment and monitoring of changes in patient condition.

The position is based in Christian Hospital’s telemetry setting. The department’s units can house 21 patients, with 10 semi-private rooms and one private room; four semi-private rooms are dedicated to the CTS unit and can support bedside monitors. The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, with shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., a holiday rotation, and every other weekend required.

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, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, 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, or 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 provided 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.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• 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