Cardiac Telemetry Patient Care Tech-FT

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Point of care testing as requested
• Collections clinical data and information on patients
• Reports changes in patient status to the nurse
• Aids in 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

Requirements

• No Experience
• No Supervisor Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Assistant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Ability to perform ADLs
• Knowledge of vital signs
• Experience with fall and pressure ulcer prevention
• Phlebotomy skills
• Point of care testing
• Documentation skills
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Legal Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer