Surgical Patient Care Tech-FT

Additional Information About the Role Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician Benefits Eligible 36 hours per week Days: 7:00am-7:30pm Holiday Rotation Every other weekend required Overview Christian Hospital serves St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. The facility specializes in adult and geriatric surgical care on the 6th floor adult surgical unit with a 52 bed capacity. Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients, ensuring a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. 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 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 Preferred Requirements Certified Nurse Assistant Benefits 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, vision, 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. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare (New)