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Gen Med I Peds Patient Care Tech - FT
full-timeSt. Louis

Summary

Location

St. Louis

Type

full-time

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About this role

Additional Information About the Role

  • Must be able to attend a 2 week orientation Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
  • Benefits Eligible
  • 36 hours per week
  • Rotation of Days & Nights
    • 7am-7:30pm
    • 7pm-7:30am
  • Holiday Rotation
  • Every third weekend required

Overview

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

 

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

 

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

 


Preferred Qualifications

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 which contributes 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.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Nurse Assistant

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    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 medical, dental, vison, 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

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    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

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Direct Patient Care,Vital Signs Collection,Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),Intake & Output Monitoring,Fall Prevention,Pressure Ulcer Prevention,Urinary Catheter Care,Phlebotomy,Point of Care Testing,Clinical Data Collection,Patient Safety Sitter,Patient and Family Centered Care,Medical Terminology Documentation,Supply and Equipment Management,Quality Compliance,Professional Development

    About BJC HealthCare

    BJC Medical Group has more than 600 doctors and specialists who care for thousands of people every day. With over 120 locations in greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois, there’s a BJC doctor close to you, wherever you live.

    Plus, because we’re all part of BJC HealthCare, we’re backed by the research and technology resources of one of the top health care organizations in the country. We aim to strengthen the physician-patient bond by developing long-term, healing relationships and offering exceptional patient experiences.

    BJC HealthCare has ranked as one of the top workplaces among large employers in the seventh annual St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces for 2018 program. BJC is one of 150 Greater St. Louis employers to receive the award and the only health care system to make the list.

    There is no better time to join our team and share your exceptional talents to help make medicine better. Explore our opportunities and apply today! www.bjc.org/jobs

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

    What you'll do

    • The role involves providing direct patient care under nurse supervision to ensure a safe environment by reducing harm risks, which includes collecting vital information and reporting changes in patient status to the nursing team. Responsibilities also cover assisting with ADLs, performing vital signs, managing specific care tasks like phlebotomy, and documenting all care provided using correct medical terminology.

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    What does a Gen Med I Peds Patient Care Tech - FT do at BJC HealthCare?

    As a Gen Med I Peds Patient Care Tech - FT at BJC HealthCare, you will: the role involves providing direct patient care under nurse supervision to ensure a safe environment by reducing harm risks, which includes collecting vital information and reporting changes in patient status to the nursing team. Responsibilities also cover assisting with ADLs, performing vital signs, managing specific care tasks like phlebotomy, and documenting all care provided using correct medical terminology..

    Why join BJC HealthCare as a Gen Med I Peds Patient Care Tech - FT?

    BJC HealthCare is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

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    The Gen Med I Peds Patient Care Tech - FT position at BJC HealthCare is based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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