Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs & Safety

Boone Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone Health in Columbia, MO, seeks a part-time patient care technician to support licensed nurses in a 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment for patients as part of a care team.

The position requires enrollment in a nursing program or CNA certification, with experience in patient handling, education, and documentation. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and lifelong learning within a Magnet-designated hospital

Qualifications

• Enrolled in nursing education program or CNA certification.
• Completion of fundamentals of nursing course within 90 days.
• Certification as CNA or equivalent in the US.
• Recent experience as nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical tech in past 3 years.
• Completed nursing program outside the US awaiting licensure in this country.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, I&O, fall/pressure ulcer prevention, Foley care, phlebotomy, or point-of-care testing.
• Document patient care activities and report changes to the nurse.
• Assist nurse with patient and family education.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Participate in safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in professional development and 1:1 patient safety sitter as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety awareness

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nursing student (in program)

Licensed practical nursing candidate

Tools

Phlebotomy

Medical equipment

Job description

Boone Health in Columbia, MO, seeks a part-time patient care technician to support licensed nurses in a 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe environment for patients as part of a care team.

The position requires enrollment in a nursing program or CNA certification, with experience in patient handling, education, and documentation. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and lifelong learning within a Magnet-designated hospital