Med/Surg, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits eligible

Shift differentials

Tuition Assistance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Med/Surg Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a full-time night shift at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. The role supports licensed nurses, provides direct patient care, and assists with ADLs, vital signs, and data collection in a fast-paced surgical/medical unit.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and CNA certification; EMT or Surg Tech experience are preferred. Benefits and shift differentials are offered. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Implements direct patient care under supervision of the nurse, assisting with ADLs and vital signs.
• Collects clinical data and notifies changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists with patient and family education; documents care activities.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Additional Information About the Role

Med/Surg PCT – FT

Hours: 36/week • Nights: 7p–7:30a • Rotating holidays & weekends

Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org) • Shift differentials

Preferred: CNA, PCT, EMT, NA, Surg Tech experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Medicine - 1 West manages patients with a full range of clinical issues-from heart failure and pneumonia, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to maintain nurses at the highest level of functioning.The unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. Additionally the unit works in collaboration with a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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. Equal Opportunity Employer