Patient Care Technician - Device Clinic

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support ambulatory services. You will perform basic patient care, device management (holter, event, Zio), and reception/clerical tasks under supervision of a licensed professional.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of clinic experience, knowledge of healthcare basics, and CNA and BLS certifications when required.

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.
• CNA preferred.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• 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 through the ND Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Responsibilities

• Device (holter, event, Zio) application, device mail outs, 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.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

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: $16.50 - $22.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Join an enthusiastic team who is passionate about patient care
• Leadership focused on employee growth and helping you find your passion
• Outreach to Iowa, Minnesota, and surrounding cities!

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: device (holter, event, Zio) application, device mail outs, 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.