Siteman West County Patient Care Technician - Full Time

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vitals, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role supports a patient-centered care environment at multiple Siteman locations, with a 40-hour work week, daytime hours, and a schedule of Monday through Friday, no holidays and no weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification required.
• No prior experience required as per job posting.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, assisting with ADLs and vital signs.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists with patient and family education and documents care activities.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for patient needs.
• Promotes patient safety and participates in quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CNA experience

Nurse assistant

EMT

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
• Days 8:00am-4:30pm
• Monday-Friday
• No Holidays
• May be required to float to other Siteman locations as needed (St. Peters, West County, Southy County, Barnes Jewish Hospital Main Campus)

Additional Information About The Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 40 Hours Per Week
• Days 8:00am-4:30pm
• Monday-Friday
• No Holidays
• No Weekends
• May be required to float to other Siteman locations as needed (St. Peters, West County, Southy County, Barnes Jewish Hospital Main Campus)

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits And Legal Statement

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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

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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