Recovery Room, Patient Care Tech - Full Time

Join our Recovery Room team at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital—an exciting opportunity to grow your healthcare career!

Schedule

36 hours per week, 4 shifts of 9 hours (7:30am–5:00pm). No weekends or holidays.

About the Role

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms, and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting, innovative, and efficient environment centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Perioperative Services staff at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital provide excellent surgical care by partnering with an extraordinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals. They combine the comforts of a small community hospital with the resources of the world-renowned BJC Healthcare System and Washington University Medical School. Our highly educated and dedicated staff continually strive to improve the health of the people and communities they serve.

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. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior experience required
• No supervisory experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA, PCT, EMT, NA, or Surgical Tech experience
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Benefits

At BJC, we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Comprehensive benefits available on the first day of the month after hire date:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 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

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.