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Patient Care Technician Opportunities (MO) at CareerBuilder

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: St. Louis, Missouri





Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis



Worker Type:



Regular



Job Highlights:



SSM Health is expanding our team of Patient Care Technicians and CNAs across the St. Louis and St. Charles region!
Full Time, Part Time, and PRN opportunities are available on all shift types!






We offer Great Pay and Benefits, Educational Reimbursement, a Wonderful Internal Promotion Program, and Competitive Compensation.





Opportunities for all SSM Health St. Louis Hospital locations, including:




  • DePaul Hospital- St. Louis




  • St. Mary's Hospital- St. Louis




  • St. Clare Hospital- Fenton




  • Saint Louis University Hospital




  • St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles




  • St. Joseph Hospital- Lake Saint Louis




  • St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville




  • Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital






It's time to fulfill your calling at SSM Health--apply today!




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 patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's 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


  • No education required



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.




Licenses / Certifications:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)



Work Shift:




Job Type:



Employee



Department:




Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40


SSM Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.


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