Patient Care Technician

4 weeks ago


Alton, Texas, United States BJC Full time
Job Summary

As a Patient Care Technician in our Intermediate Care Unit, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing the risk of harm. You will collect vital information on patients and report it to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to their condition.

Key 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. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.

Requirements

* High School Diploma or GED
* No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

* Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits

At BJC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services. We also offer a pension plan, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, and more. To learn more, visit our website.

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