Patient Care Tech General Surgery

Overview

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. The hospital’s staff includes full‑time academic faculty and community physicians from Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Barnes‑Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

4900 General Surgery cares for a wide variety of patients, including minimally invasive surgery, bariatric, plastic reconstruction, endocrine‑oncology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology. It is recognized as a Bariatric Center of Excellence. The varied surgical services that comprise our patient population make 4900 a dynamic floor on which nurses can build their skillset.

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

• 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, and acts as a 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, and engages in professional development.

• High School Diploma or GED

• No Experience

• No Experience

• Certified Nurse Assistant

• CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician

• 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

• Benefits Eligible
• Holiday Rotation
• Weekend Rotation
• 36 Hours Per Week:
  Nights 7:00 pm-7:30 am

Equal Opportunity Employer