Transitional Care Unit Patient Care Technician - Full Time
About The Position
The Transitional Care Unit Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses in caring for a team of patients and helping maintain a safe, healing environment. The role collects clinical and vital information and reports changes in patient condition to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessment. The technician assists patients with activities of daily living and may perform vital signs, intake and output measurement, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested. The role also supports patient and family education, documents care, may act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter, ensures needed supplies and equipment are available, and participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 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 the supervision of a nurse and promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- 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 patient needs.
- Participate in activities that promote 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
