Med Surg Patient Care Tech-PT

Bjc-Healthcare; Royal Heights (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh are part of BJC HealthCare, offering acute care and a range of services. This role provides direct patient care under licensed nurses, including ADLs, vital signs, and safety monitoring, in a patient‑centered environment.

The position involves night shifts, holiday rotation, and every other weekend work as part of a rotating schedule. Ideal candidates have CNA or nurse assistant background, licensure as CNA, and a willingness to work in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Experience as CNA, nurse assistant, EMT or surgical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and document care.
• Support patient safety and family education.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are stocked and ready.
• Participate in activities that promote safety and quality.

Skills

CNA experience

Nurse assistant

EMT

Surgical technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant license

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 24 hours per week
  • Nights: 6:45pm-7:15am
• Holiday Rotation
• Every other weekend required

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

One Center cares for both patients with medical and pre & post-surgical conditions. One Center provides care for patients with multiple infectious conditions requiring contact and/or droplet isolation, patients with multiple co-morbidities, patients requiring bariatric accommodations, patients with respiratory problems, patients requiring pre and post surgical interventions and renal patients.

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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