Patient Care Technician

Job Opportunity At Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Job Highlights : Sign-on Bonus Eligible (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates - check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you). This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week with a weekend and holiday rotation. The shift is from 7am-7pm. You MUST have at least one of the following to qualify for this role : Missouri CNA License OR Prior experience as a Nurse Assistant Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Surgical Technician Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Behavioral Health Technician OR Enrolled in a Nursing program and completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program.

Job Summary : Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements : Primary Responsibilities :

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment reassessment and / or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population. May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and / or LPN for analysis and validation of patients response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patients condition.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition / needs of patient complaints and of patient / significant other educational needs.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones relaying messages transcription of physician orders preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.

In an inpatient environment responsibilities may also include the following : answers patients calls for help takes their vital signs and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths ambulating feeding skin care personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes enemas ostomy care toileting turning cough and deep breathing catheter care collection of biological specimens measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.

In an inpatient environment prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit. In an outpatient environment manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments. Provides assistance in patient care to patients three years of age or older. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education : Completion of a state approved unlicensed assist personnel program (UAP) or meets the exempted UAP guidelines (documented proof required) or enrolled in UAP through SSM Health upon hire or if hired in Oklahoma / Wisconsin completion of the Clinical Partner I orientation checklist during 90 day orientation / probationary period.

Experience : No experience required.

Physical Requirements : Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc. Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching gripping and keyboard use / data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending stooping crawling kneeling sitting squatting and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting / moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect / recognize odors. Occasional driving.

Required Professional License and / or Certifications : State of Work Location : Illinois Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type : Employee Department : 1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.