Patient Care Technician - Nephrology - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, provides basic patient care in ambulatory nephrology settings. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, you’ll assist with measurements, screenings, specimen collection, and clerical tasks while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

PRN schedule with day shifts; six months experience preferred; CNA and BLS required or within 60 days. This role offers meaningful patient interactions in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of six months' experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within 60 days.
• If working in North Dakota and not a CNA, must be registered as Nursing Assistant within four months from date of initial employment.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services.
• Multi-skilled to provide expanded services under supervision of a licensed clinical professional.
• Responsibilities include height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
• Prepare patient treatment areas, clean/maintain equipment, dispose of biomedical waste, restock supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and work patient registries to improve patient care.

Education

High school diploma or 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: Medical Building 2
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $16.50 - $22.50

Department Details

Flexible schedule. Specialty experience. Meaningful patient connections. Join our Nephrology team as a PRN patient care tech and gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting patients throughout their kidney care journey.

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-0275172
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No