Patient Care Tech - Pain Clinic

Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform basic patient care services and support ambulatory operations. Duties include rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting providers within scope of practice.

The role typically schedules Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. ND-specific CNA requirements may apply and prior clinic experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Minimum of six months' experience preferred.
• Experience in a clinic setting 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 and not a CNA, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant within four months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
• Have knowledge of age-related patient care and cultural diversity.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and equipment; dispose of biomedical waste according to policy.
• Maintain patient care areas and stock levels; restock as needed.
• Work in patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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: $16.00 - $23.00

$2,500 Sign on bonus

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join our energetic team that strives for excellent care for patients with complex or chronic conditions. We equip experts with cutting-edge technologies and treatments. We offer surgical and non-surgical treatment options for certain conditions. We provide care in a sensitive environment and work to answer patient questions about their condition and treatment options. Duties include rooming patients, obtaining vitals and assisting providers within scope of practice.

• Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
• $2,500 Sign On Bonus
• Experience credit to wage range
• Comprehensive benefits plan

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].