Patient Care Tech

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision at one of its supported Barnes Jewish locations in Missouri. The role emphasizes patient safety, ADLs assistance, vital signs, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position offers eligibility for benefits, a variety of scheduling options (Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN), and training through a PCT Academy for those without prior experience.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care under supervision to support licensed nurses.
• Collects vital information and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Documents all patient care activities with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, intake/output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, catheter care, phlebotomy or point-of-care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and notifies nurse of changes in patient status.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education; maintains appropriate documentation and safety sitter duties when needed.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs; participates in safety, quality and regulatory activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN options available
• Holiday Rotation
• Weekend Rotation

For those without experience we also offer Academy positions:

BJC is offering a Patient Care Tech (PCT) Academy! This is a paid 6-week accelerated training program which combines classroom instruction, hands-on skill labs and on-the-job training in a clinical practice. The training satisfies the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).

• • Weeks 1-3: M-F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Weeks 4-6: (3) 12-hour clinical shifts

• Locations include: Barnes Jewish Hospital, Barnes Jewish St. Peter's, Barnes Jewish West County, and Progress West Hospital!
• PLEASE NOTE: CURRENT BJC EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN CURRENT POSITION FOR 3 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE

• Program Highlights:
  • Individuals selected for the program will be employed as PCTs during training.
  • Benefits Eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)

Overview

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