Ortho, Patient Care Tech - Full Time

Ortho, Patient Care Tech - Full Time

Empresa: BJC HealthCare. City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri Categories: Nursing Services Job Status: Full-Time Req ID : 109479 Pay Range: $17.50 – $22.75 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Additional Information About the Role Hours: 36/week • Nights: 7p–7:30a • Rotating holidays & weekends Perks: Benefits eligible ( www.bjctotalrewards.org ) • Shift differentials Preferred: CNA, PCT, EMT, NA, Surg Tech experience, or nursing fundamentals course complete Overview Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. Med/Surg 2 manages patients with Orthopedic, Spine, Urological, Plastics and other general post-surgical conditions. Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to maintain nurses at the highest level of functioning. The unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. Additionally, the unit works in collaboration with a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care. 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.