Patient Care Tech - Neurology Clinic

10000 Sanford; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring for a patient care support role within a clinical setting. The position involves preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and assisting nursing staff in daily workflows to support patients and their families.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with six months of experience preferred and CNA or healthcare knowledge beneficial. BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire. This is a full-time daytime shift in Sanford, ME area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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 maintains required department competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Record and monitor vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure, vision screening and drug screens.
• Prepare patient treatment areas, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Clean and maintain patient care or treatment rooms.
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock as needed.
• Engage with patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Work independently and as part of a team, maintain professionalism under distractions.

Skills

CNA preferred

BLS within 60 days

Basic healthcare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

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: 40Compensation: Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.00 $2,500 Sign on bonusUnion Position: NoDepartment 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.

Responsibilities

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

EEO/DEI Statement

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

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About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.