Patient Care Tech - Internal Medicine Clinic

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No weekends or holidays

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks a Patient Care Technician to support ambulatory services, performing basic patient care tasks and assisting clinical staff.

The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, supporting nursing staff, and handling routine checks for adults and elderly patients; Monday–Friday shifts with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient treatment areas and clean equipment.
• Take vital signs and perform basic measurements (height, weight, vision screening).
• Assist nursing staff with daily workflow and patient care.
• Assist with clerical tasks and patient registrations within ambulatory services.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

GED/High school diploma

CNA certification preferred

BLS certification preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:
Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

$5,000 Sign on bonus

Union Position:
No

Department Details

Come join a friendly and fun team at the Internal Medicine Clinic!

This is an impactful role providing care and management of chronic, severe and complex illness for adult and elderly patients. Duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in daily workflow.

Monday - Friday

• Shift options 7:30a-4:00pm & 8:00a-4:30pm

No weekends or holidays!

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Experience credit to wage range

Opportunity for work/life balance and advancement into patient care!

Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks. Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders 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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.