Patient Care Technician
- Full-time
Job Opportunity At Memorial Hospital Belleville
Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Childrens at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial offering medical and surgical services plus critical care is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008 it has been designated as a Magnet-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh a 94-bed all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care labor & delivery nursery medical and surgical services plus critical care. The Emergency Department manages a broad spectrum of emergencies including cardiopulmonary arrest trauma motor vehicle accidents industrial accidents and child and domestic violence injuries. Critical adult pediatric and burn patients are transferred to specialty hospitals in St. Louis Missouri. Helicopter and advance life support ambulances are utilized.
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
Preferred Requirements
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards At BJC were 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
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