BJC HealthCare·Saint Louis County, Missouri
Provides direct patient care and support to licensed professional nurses to ensure a safe environment and reduce risk of harm. Collects and reports vital patient information and assists with activities of daily living and clinical testing.
Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician Benefits Eligible 36 hours per week Days: 5:45am-6:15pm Holiday Rotation Every 3rd weekend required
Christian Hospital has been serving St.
Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903.
U.S.
News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No.
5 in St.
Louis for overall clinical excellence and No.
9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S.
News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions.
Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke.
High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
The Emergency Department provides primary diagnoses and complaints for patients seen include chest pain, respiratory distress, medical emergencies, seizures, headaches, fevers, lacerations, fractures, urinary tract infections, vaginal bleeding, strokes, and multiple trauma.
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.
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
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Requires a High School Diploma or GED with no prior experience mandatory. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license is preferred, along with experience as an EMT or surgical technician.
Market context
Emergency Room Patient Care Tech roles in Missouri are typically in steady demand because hospitals need support staff for fast-paced, high-acuity care. These openings can be competitive when employers prefer CNA certification or prior EMT or surgical tech experience, even if no prior experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm shift expectations and certification preferences before applying.