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Behavioral Health Patient Care Tech (PCT)

BJC HealthCare

#Behavioral Health #CNA #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Medical Terminology #Patient Safety #ADLs #Nursing Services #Patient Care Technician

Quick overview

Provides direct patient care and support to licensed professional nurses to ensure a safe environment and reduce risk of harm. Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting patient status changes.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED with no prior experience necessary. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or experience as an EMT or Surgical Tech is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificatePhlebotomyPatient EducationPoint Of Care TestingVital Signs MonitoringDirect Patient CareMedical DocumentationFall PreventionActivities Of Daily Living (ADLs)Urinary Catheter CareClinical Data CollectionPatient Safety MonitoringPressure Ulcer Prevention

Job description

Additional Information

About the Role

Hours

36/week
Nights: 7p–730a
Every 3rd weekend
Rotating holidays
Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)
Preferred: CNA, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.
The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center.
A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St.
Louis area.
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities.
In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.
The New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital provides treatment for people 55 and older who need structured psychiatric care in a warm, supportive environment.
The goal of the New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center is to return every patient to the optimal level of function possible outside the Hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

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 Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Licenses & Certifications Certified Nurse Assistant