Telemetry Patient Care Tech - Day Shift (36h)

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

36 Hours Per Week

Days 7am-7:30pm

Holiday Rotation

Weekend Rotation

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate patient-care assistant to support licensed nurses and ensure a safe environment through direct patient care, vital signs, ADLs, and education. This role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork in a hospital setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and preferred CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician experience. It includes benefits eligibility, weekend and holiday rotations, and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.

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.

Skills

CNA

Nurse assistant

EMT

Surgical technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate patient-care assistant to support licensed nurses and ensure a safe environment through direct patient care, vital signs, ADLs, and education. This role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork in a hospital setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and preferred CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician experience. It includes benefits eligibility, weekend and holiday rotations, and a 36-hour work week.