Patient Care Technician, Surgical Specialties - Days

Boone Hospital Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Benefit Eligible

Weekend/Holiday Rotation

Job summary

Boone Health in Columbia, MO seeks a Patient Care Technician for Surgical Specialties (Day shift). You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and support patient safety and education in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing professional development in a hospital environment. This is a full-time daytime position with weekend/holiday rotation requirements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program or certified nursing assistant.
• Certified nursing assistant preferred or eligible for licensure.
• Experience as nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical tech within 3 years is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Performs ADL assistance, vital signs, I&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, Foley care, and phlebotomy or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes to the nurse; assists with patient and family education.
• Documents all patient care activities and ensures supplies and equipment are available.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities and 1:1 safety sitters when necessary.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Phlebotomy

Patient education

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

## Patient Care Technician, Surgical Specialties - DaysApplylocations: Columbia - Boone Hospital Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-9200# **Job Description****Additional Job Information*** Sign on Bonus Eligible* Full Time/Part Time Hours Available* Days* 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Benefit Eligible* Weekend/Holiday Rotation Required by Department### ## **Overview****Job Summary**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 RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.**Job 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 (ADL), performs vital signs (VS), intake and output (I&O), fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley 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.* Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient’s needs.* Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.* Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.* Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.**Minimum Qualifications**Experience:* Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete within ninety (90) days a fundamentals of nursing course; or* Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or* Is certified as a nursing assistant; or* Has documentation of current registration as a certified nursing assistant in another state that meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.152; or* Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or* Has proof of completion of a patient care technician training program which meets the curriculum requirements of this rule or UAP training program in Missouri or another state which meets the requirements of this rule within the last three (3) years;* Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country; or* Has proof of certification as a patient care technician.Supervisor Experience: Non-RequiredLicenses & Certification: Non-Required**Preferred Qualifications*** Licenses & Certification: Certified Nurse Assistant**Work Shift**Day Shift (United States of America)**Legal Statement**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