Patient Care Technician - Neurosurgery - Full time nights

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the heartland seeks a Patient Care Technician to support Neuro/Med/Surg patients on the night shift. This role provides nursing care, daily living support, and collaborates with RN/LPN to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The unit offers learning opportunities for nursing students or anyone looking to refine CNA skills. Shift is 12-hour nights, every other weekend and holiday; compensation aligns with the salary range and benefits reflect Sanford Health's commitment to rural

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology and basic medical concepts preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• ND/WI Nurse Aide Registry requirements apply if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and basic health information.
• Administer basic care and assist with daily living activities.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and clean equipment.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documentation.
• Assist one-on-one with safe patient care when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

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: Night (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Union Position: No

Our Neurosurgery unit is a Med/Surg unit specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurovascular patients. We work within a fast-paced environment, with various learning opportunities for nursing students, or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA skills. Shifts: 12 hr nights, full time. Every other weekend and every other 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).

• 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.
• If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

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

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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.