Patient Care Tech
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Florissant
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Information About this Position * Full Time Days 36 Hours a Week
12 Hour Shifts 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sign-On Bonus Company and Job
Overview Christian Hospital is a full-service acute care community
hospital located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian
Hospital is noted for its excellence in heart services and
lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast
health services, orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care,
pain management, vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal
care, stroke care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology,
pulmonary care and treating sleep disorders. Northwest HealthCare,
located six miles west of Christian Hospital, provides the
community 24-hour emergency care, with Washington University
Physicians and St. Louis Children's Hospital providing pediatric
services. Northwest HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders
Center and a variety of full-service outpatient diagnostic and
imaging services in a convenient setting. 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 * High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Requirements * Certified Nurse
Assistant Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all
openings * Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and
disability plan options
* Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
* 401(k) plan
* Tuition Assistance
* Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
* On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
* Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
* Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital
East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center 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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, Florissant , Patient Care Tech, Other , Florissant, Missouri
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