Med Oncology Patient Care Tech - FT

Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24‑hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. It has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. Inpatient Medical Oncology at MBMC is comprised of a 32‑bed all‑private unit, caring for a mix of 65% medical, 10% oncological, and 25% palliative care patients. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients, ensuring a safe environment by reducing the risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment and any changes to a patient's condition. Responsibilities Implement direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Administer or assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), perform vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point‑of‑care testing as requested. Collect clinical data and information on patients, and report changes in patient status to the nurse. Assist nurse with patient and family education. Document all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary. Ensure availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs. Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participate in professional development. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED Preferred Requirements Certified Nurse Assistant Licenses & Certifications Certified Nurse Assistant Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the 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 the 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 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 intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Missouri Baptist Medical Center