Patient Care Technician - Hands-On Nurse Support & Vitals

Boone Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Day shift

Full-time/Part-time options

Job summary

Boone Health is seeking a patient care technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses, supporting a team of patients and maintaining a safe environment. You will collect vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, perform phlebotomy or point-of-care testing as requested, document care, and help educate patients and families.

This role includes sign-on bonus eligibility, day shifts (7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must have current CNA certification or be actively enrolled in a nursing program with eligibility to complete within 90 days.
• Experience as a nurse aide, EMT, or surgical tech within the last three years is preferred.
• Completion of a patient care technician training program as per Missouri or another state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse.
• Assists with ADL, collects vitals, and performs falls and pressure ulcer prevention, Foley care, phlebotomy, or point-of-care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the RN.
• Aids in patient and family education and documents all care activities.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Acts as a 1:1 safety sitter as necessary and supports lifelong learning.

Skills

CNA certification

Nursing assistant experience

Patient care technician training

LPN/RN program enrollment

EMT or surgical tech experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nursing program enrollment

International nursing program completed, awaiting licensure

Job description

Boone Health is seeking a patient care technician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses, supporting a team of patients and maintaining a safe environment. You will collect vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, perform phlebotomy or point-of-care testing as requested, document care, and help educate patients and families.

This role includes sign-on bonus eligibility, day shifts (7:00 a.m.