Cardiology Patient Care Tech
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Sign-On Bonus Eligible - $1,000
- Holiday Rotation
- Every third weekend
- 36 hours per week
- Days/Nights: - 12hr shifts OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital is
the St. Louis region's top adult hospital. Formed from the merger
of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri's
largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors
along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine,
in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical
professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it
can be.For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked
on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021,
Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked.
The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be
designated as a Magnet - hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been
redesignated consistently since.Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a
teaching hospital staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University
Physicians, the clinical practice for the Washington University
School of medicine. The academic medicine partnership has developed
many treatments and procedures that are now common across the
globe.Role PurposeProvides 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
- High School Diploma or GED Preferred QualificationsPreferred
Requirements
- Certified Nurse AssistantBenefits StatementNote: not all
benefits apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical, dental,
life insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension Plan*/403(b)
Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health Care and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness Center
(depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for vacation,
holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital,
Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health
CenterLegal StatementThe 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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , Cardiology Patient Care Tech, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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