Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Additional Information About The Role Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Telemetry Unit.

The Telemetry Unit is a 32-bed unit with all private rooms. Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring and have clinical conditions that require closer observation and care.

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients. Ensures a safe environment by reducing risk of harm and contributes to the overall assessment of each patient by collecting and reporting vital information.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision, promoting patient and family-centered care
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing
• Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the nurse
• Assists nurse with patient and family education
• Documents patient care activities using correct medical terminology
• Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as needed
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet patient needs
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Engages in professional development

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits And Legal Statement

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Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services (available first day of the month after hire date)
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

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