Patient Care Tech - Neurology Clinic

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to perform basic patient care and support ambulatory services. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and assisting nursing staff.

Responsibilities involve multi-skilled tasks under supervision of a licensed professional; must maintain patient care standards and collaborate with the team to improve workflow and care delivery.

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.
• 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 CNA, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) within four months from the date of initial employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and clean medical equipment.
• Take vital signs, height, weight, and basic patient measurements.
• Support nursing staff in daily workflow and patient care activities.
• Maintain patient care areas and assist with clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Vital signs

Patient care

BLS readiness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Bld
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 736 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.00
Pay Info: $2,500 Sign on bonus

Department Details

Come join our energetic team that strives for excellent care for patients with complex neurological conditions. This is an impactful role working with patients and their families, duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in daily workflow.

• Monday - Friday 8:00a-5:00pm

• Experience credit to wage range

-$2,500 Sign on bonus

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272764
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No