Patient Care Tech, PT Telemetry
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St Louis, MOFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Part Time, 12 hours/wk
- Days, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients, ensuring a safe environment by reducing the risk of harm. Collects vital information on patients and reports it to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes in their condition.
Key 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 the nurse with patient and family education.
- Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
- Acts as a 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)