Patient Care Tech (PCT) Training Program in Partnership with STLCC!

**City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri • *Categories:** Nursing Services • *Job Status:** Full-Time • *Req ID** : 104241 • *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** + **Barnes-Jewish Hospital** partnership with St. Louis Community College + **Dates** : April 20 - June 19, 2026 + **Classroom/Lab** : Weeks 1-5 + **STLCC Florissant Valley** , Center for Nursing & Health Sciences, 3400 Pershall Rd, St. Louis, MO 63135. + Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. + **Clinical Practice** : Weeks 6-9 + **Barnes-Jewish Hospital** , One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110. + Three 12-hour shifts weekly as assigned 7am-7:30pm. + **PLEASE NOTE: CURRENT BJC EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN CURRENT POSITION FOR 3 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE** + **This 9-week accelerated training program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skill labs and on-the-job training in a clinical practice. The training satisfies the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).** + **Program Highlights:** + Individuals selected for the program will be employed as PCTs during training. + ***** Tuition funding is provided by BJC HealthCare. **Minimum 1-year employment commitment to Barnes Jewish Hospital required upon completion.** + Benefits Eligible ( www.bjctotalrewards.org ) • *Overview** • *_Barnes-Jewish Hospital_** at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 21 bed unit dedicated to the care of patients in need of specialized nursing care at a critical point in their healthcare journey, where they are at high risk for clinical deterioration. Progressive care, with lower nurse patient ratios, allows for frequent assessment, intervention, treatment and specialized monitoring. The unit cares for pre and postoperative neurosurgical, neuro-medicine and stroke patients with complex needs using a team approach with nurses, charge nurse and patient care techs. Bedside, central monitoring, and remote telemetry are standard for all PCU patients. Many resources are available to nurses on this unit, including: Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Mananger, Assistant Nurse Managers and a Nurse Educator. Additionally this nursing team collaborates with and are supported by a wide array of the multidisciplinary providers, physicians and pharmacists. A specialized orientation is provided to prepare nurses to care for the neuroscience patient as well as training specific to Progressive Care. Ongoing education and professional development is supported and encouraged. Attention to nursing patients with the provision of excellent outcomes is what drives the work on this unit. • *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 • *Benefits and Legal Statement** • *BJC Total Rewards** At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date + Disability insurance* paid for 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 combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time + Adoption assistance • *To learn more, go to our** **Benefits Summary** **.** • Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. 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