Patient Care Tech 6S Surgical Oncology/Palliative Care

Accepting applications for all shifts and commitments (Days/Nights; FT/PT/PRN) SUMMARY: Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs technical skills under the direction of the registered nurse.

Required Education/Training: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; or meets on of the requirements as defined below: * Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who has failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or * possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations (Missouri C.N.A.); or * has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medial assistant or surgical technician; or * has two (2) years documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years (e.g.

has worked as and can provide an out-of-state nursing assistant certification or PCT training course); or * has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.

Required Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) Preferred Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent, or work experience Preferred Experience: Minimum six (6) months recent experience in an acute care setting