Patient Care Technician - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Maternal-Fetal Medicine team. This day shift role supports basic patient care in a high‑risk pregnancy setting and works with a collaborative team to deliver compassionate, quality care.

The position requires a GED or high school diploma, with six months' experience preferred; CNA and BLS are preferred or required within 60 days. 36 scheduled hours per week, with a salary range of $16.00–$22.50 per hour, and no union.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; preferred but not required.
• Minimum six months' experience; clinic setting preferred.
• CNA preferred; BLS for health care providers required within 60 days.
• North Dakota (ND) Job: must be registered as a Nursing Assistant within four months from initial employment.

Responsibilities

• Height, weight, blood pressure, vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
• Knowledge of age-related patient care and cultural diversity across age groups.
• Prepare patient treatment areas, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste per standards.
• Clean and maintain patient care areas or treatment rooms.
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock 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 maintain excellent interpersonal skills amid distractions.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school / GED

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: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Compensation: Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join our Maternal‑Fetal Medicine team and play an important role in caring for patients with high‑risk pregnancies. As a Patient Care Tech, you'll work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, build meaningful connections with patients, and gain valuable experience in a unique area of healthcare. If you enjoy helping others, learning new skills, and making a difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

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

• 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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