High Risk Cardio, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Days

Additional Information About The Role

Great opportunity to support patients and care team in our High Risk Cardiology unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital!

Hours

36 hours per week
Days: 7a-7p
Rotating holidays and every third weekend

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA, PCT, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience

Barnes-Jewish Hospital 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.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.

Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Nursing Divisions 9100/9200

Nursing Divisions 9100/9200 are 25 bed high risk cardiology units where you will find many exciting challenges and opportunities for learning.

Many of the patients that you will care for require advanced medication infusions and post cardiac procedure care.

Our team consists of registered nurses, patient/student nurse technicians, and house staff of residents, interns and other medical professionals.

Role Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affords assistance 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Preferred Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance*
• 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer