Patient Care Technician - Creekside

Good Samaritan Society; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health Creekside Medical Clinic in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support ambulatory services. The role involves basic patient care, vitals, screenings, and clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Experience in a clinic and CNA preferred; BLS required within 60 days. This PRN position supports a caring, patient-first approach in the Creekside Medical Clinic area of Sanford Health.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Six months’ experience preferred; clinic setting preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. BLS required within 60 days of employment.
• If working in North Dakota, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant within four months.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care services under direct supervision.
• Measure height, weight, blood pressure and perform basic screenings.
• Prepare treatment areas, clean equipment and manage waste per policy.
• Restock medical inventory and assist with patient registries to improve care.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal communication in a busy ambulatory setting.

Skills

CNA preferred

BLS certification

Clinic experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

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: Creekside Medical Clinic
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 2822 Jackson Blvd #101, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.50 - $22.50

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.

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-0274317
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No