Ambulatory Patient Care Technician

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to perform basic patient care services and support ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Responsibilities include height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of six months' experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Responsibilities

• Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, and point of care urinalysis. Reception/clerical tasks.
• Prepare patient treatment areas, prepare and clean medical equipment, dispose of biomedical waste.
• Clean and maintain patient care areas or treatment rooms.
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed.
• Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members.
• Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills

Patient care

BLS

CNA

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to perform basic patient care services and support ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Responsibilities include height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.