Inexperienced Patient Care Tech – St. Louis Community College & BJH Cohort in Saint Louis, MO in BJC HealthCare (job Id: 1690959081)

Job title: Inexperienced Patient Care Tech - St. Louis Community College & BJH CohortCompany: BJC HealthCareJob description: Job Description:Additional Information About the Role• St. Louis Community College partnership with Barnes-Jewish Hospital• Training scheduled from October 9th - December 22nd• PLEASE NOTE: CURRENT BJC EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN CURRENT POSITION FOR 3 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE• For more information:• Sign On Bonus EligibleThis 11-week accelerated training program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skill labs and on-the-job training in a clinical practice. The training satisfies the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Get started and apply atProgram Highlights:Individuals selected for the program will be employed as PCTs during training.• Tuition funding is provided by BJC HealthCare. Minimum 1-year employment commitment to Barnes Jewish Hospital required upon completion.• Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm (while training)• $1000 Sign on Bonus• Benefits Eligible ()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 2022, Barnes-Jewish ranked 11th in the U.S., with 11 specialties being ranked nationally. 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 re-designated 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. We continue to combine science and medicine to tackle some of the toughest diseases while educating future physicians.Barnes-Jewish Hospital is also a safety net hospital for the city of St. Louis when it comes to caring for the under-served and under-insured. For many in our community, the hospital is the only medical care to which they have access, and they are cared for by some of the country's best doctors and nurses. We also serve an incredibly diverse population, including caring for patients from around the world in over 100 different languages, and conducting a wide range of community health education programs in the St. Louis metropolitan area throughout the year.Preferred QualificationsRole 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.• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.• Performs Other Responsibilities as AssignedMinimum Requirements• High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Requirements• Certified Nurse AssistantBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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• 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 assistanceTo learn more, go to• Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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 EmployerExpected salary:Location: Saint Louis, MOApply for the job now! Apply tot his job