Patient Care Tech [7South Neurology / Telemetry ]

Accepting applications for all shifts and commitments (Days / Nights; FT / PT / PRN)

SUMMARY : Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs technical skills under the direction of the registered nurse.

Required Education / Training : Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training with documented certificate of completion; or :

• has successfully completed a fundamentals / Foundations of nursing course in a professional / practical nursing program with a passing grade (but not currently pursuing a nursing degree; or
• possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations (Missouri C.N.A.); or
• has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medial assistant or surgical technician; or
• has two (2) years documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years (e.g. has worked as and can provide an out-of-state nursing assistant certification or PCT training course); or
• has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.

Required Licensure / Certification / Registration : BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred Education / Training : High school diploma or equivalent, or work experience

Preferred Experience : Minimum six (6) months recent experience in an acute care setting