Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician

Additional Information About the Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 36 Hours Per Week
  • Days 7am-7:30pm
  • Nights 7pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation
• Weekend Rotation

Barnes‑Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is staffed by academic faculty, community physicians, residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. The hospital is a Magnet Hospital certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Acute Care Medicine manages patients with a full range of clinical issues—including significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, gastrointestinal conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and many other conditions. Due to the acuity of patients, advanced training is provided to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning. Each unit is led by a clinical manager and a lead charge nurse, supported by an advanced practice nurse and a multidisciplinary team of case managers, social workers, physical therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to deliver quality patient care.

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients, ensuring a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports it to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Provides direct patient care activities under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment.

• Impléments 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.

• High School Diploma or GED

• No Experience

• No Experience

• Certified Nurse Assistant

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer