Nurse Tech / Care Team Associate Clinical PACU

Shift Monday - Friday, three 12 hour shifts, 7am to 7:30pm, no call, no weekends/holidays Department Post Anesthesia Care Unit, University Hospital Salary Range $16.68 - $26.31, based on experience About the Job Dynamic and adaptable Nurse Tech needed to support patients through every stage of care, from pre‑op to discharge, performing housekeeping duties such as room turnover, stocking supplies, and assisting with patient transfers. The role requires calm under pressure, excellent patient care, teamwork, and support of nursing and ancillary staff. Employee Benefits Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 10 holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more Detailed Job Description Assist nursing staff/ancillary staff in transferring patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup and delivery of patient meal trays, and assisting with patient feeding as directed. Organize workload and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a clutter‑free and orderly environment, including prompt answering of unit telephones and accurate delivery of messages and information to patients, families, visitors, staff, and personnel upon request. Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team Associate role. Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed in both routine and emergent situations. Perform patient position changes, placement and removal of patient equipment, daily hygiene care, simple non‑sterile dressing changes, finger‑stick glucose checks, and may perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample. Maintain quality‑control checks and deliver/retrieve lab specimens and supplies as requested. Accurate and timely entry of information into the bed‑management system. Prompt response to patient call lights and address patient needs using positive guest relations skills while ensuring vital sign, intake, output, height, and weight are obtained and documented as directed. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents. Required Qualifications Enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete a Fundamentals of Nursing course within 90 days; or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or registered for the CNA exam; or Proof of certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT); or Direct patient care experience in the past three (3) years as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician; or Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within 180 days, of a Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program and clinical log demonstrating 100 hours of patient care experience; or Nursing licensure candidate who was unsuccessful on the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or Completion of a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country. Preferred Qualifications Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Physical Demands The position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr MU Health Care