Patient Care Technician Inpatient - SMCF Med/Surg - FT Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Dakota seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver patient-centered care during night shifts. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, recording vital stats, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a preference for those with healthcare knowledge or CNA certification.

Benefits

Bonus available with work commitment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Records vital statistics and administers basic health care.
• Cleans patient living areas and prepares treatment areas.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

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:

Night (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36 Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00Bonus available with work commitment!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Work straight nights: 7:00pm to 7:30am including every other weekend and holiday.

Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The Patient Care Technician provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Job Description

Records vital statistics and other basic health information. Administers basic health care and medical treatments; provides assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.

Cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms. Collects non-invasive biological specimens from patient. Prepares patient treatment areas for use; prepares and cleans medical equipment; disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

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. If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.

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

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