Emergency Room Patient Care Tech

Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off benefit

Job summary

The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for the Emergency Department. The role involves implementing direct patient care and assisting with daily living activities while promoting a patient-centered approach.

Preferred candidates will have experience as a CNA, EMT, or surgical technician. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement contribution, and educational assistance from day one of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Understanding of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Effective communication skills to report changes in patient status.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient care and support under nurse supervision.
• Assist with personal care and perform vital signs.
• Document patient care accurately using medical terminology.

Skills

Patient care

CNA certification

EMT experience

Surgical technician experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Emergency Department manages a broad spectrum of emergencies, including cardiopulmonary arrest, trauma, motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, and child and domestic violence injuries. Critical adult, pediatric, and burn patients are transferred to specialty hospitals in St. Louis, Missouri. Helicopter and advanced life support ambulances are utilized.

Position Details

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Benefits eligible
• 36 hours per week (10:45 am–11:15 pm)
• Holiday rotation
• Every other weekend required

Responsibilities

• Implement direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), perform vital signs, intake & 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 nurse with patient and family education.
• Document all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology, acting as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensure availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and professional development.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• No prior experience required (preferred for certain roles)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Experience as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or surgical technician (preferred but not required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits

BJC Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date; disability insurance paid for by BJC; annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution; 401(k) plan with BJC match; tuition assistance available on first day; BJC Institute for Learning and Development; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; paid time off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time; adoption assistance.

Legal Statement & Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.