Emergency Department Patient Care Technician - Part Time

Join the Emergency Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a Level I Trauma facility and the largest hospital in Missouri. As an Emergency Department Patient Care Technician, you will provide direct patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced urban setting where rapid assessment and treatment of acute illness and trauma are critical. Working under the supervision of licensed professional nurses, you will support the nursing team in delivering safe, patient-centered care to a diverse community with varied medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision, including assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output monitoring, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point of care testing
• Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nursing team
• Assist nurses with patient and family education
• Document all patient care activities using correct medical terminology
• Serve as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as needed
• Ensure availability of supplies and equipment to meet patient needs
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Participate in professional development

Schedule

• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• Midshift: 12:00 PM to 12:30 AM
• Weekend rotation required
• Holiday rotation required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Prior experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician

Compensation and Benefits

• $17.50 to $22.75 per hour (based on qualifications and relevant work experience)
• Benefits eligible
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance