Telemetry Patient Care Technician, PT

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

5h

About The Position

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is an acute care hospital in St. Louis County offering a broad range of medical and surgical services. Its Advanced Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) is a 48-bed cardiac care unit. The Telemetry Patient Care Technician supports licensed professional nurses in providing safe, patient- and family-centered care. The role gathers patient information and reports changes to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessments and care.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision in a healing environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and 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 nurses with patient and family education.
• Document care activities using correct medical terminology.
• Serve as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available beginning 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED