Patient Care Technician - Children's Clinic - FT Days

Sanford Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide basic patient care services in Bismarck. This position involves responsibilities such as monitoring vital signs and assisting with clerical tasks while ensuring a high level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity. The role supports patients of all ages and provides opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care services under supervision.
• Monitor and record vital signs, prepare treatment areas.
• Assist with patient reception and clerical tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Cultural Diversity Knowledge

Education

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36 Salary Range: 15.50 - 22.50Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; No evenings, weekends, or holidays

Duties: Phlebotomy and blood collection services, primarily on children from newborn to teenagers plus some adult outreach patients. Rooming patients and entering vitals in patient's chart.

**Phlebotomy experience/certification is not required, but preferred. Can do all on-the-job training.**

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.

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