Patient Care Technician IP - Medical/Surgical - Full Time

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-boarding training

Educational advancement

Encouraging workplace

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will help create a warm, healing environment during a 40-hour work week with variable shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), knowledge of healthcare basics, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and equipment. CNA preferred; ND registry rules apply when relevant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• If ND and not CNA, must be on ND Nurse Aide Registry after training/competency validation or within four months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily living activities
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient conditions
• Ensuring patient safety and well-being

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

CNA preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Shift & Compensation

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants! Union Position: No

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).

You will work under the supervision of nursing staff to create a warm and welcoming environment that fosters healing and positivity.

Your day to day may include:

• Assisting with daily living activities
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient conditions
• Ensuring patient safety and well-being

Available for you:

• Specialized on-boarding and on the job training
• Career advancement through educational assistance
• A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience

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.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.