Patient Care Technician - PCT - GI Lab - PRN

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team in delivering safe, compassionate care. This role assists with patient flow, room preparation, stocking, and basic clinical tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The PCT collaborates with nurses, providers, and ancillary staff to create a positive patient experience and maintain a clean, organized care environment across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• ND/Health department rule applies for North Dakota when CNA is not held; eligibility criteria documented in policy.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and assist with daily living activities.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and clean equipment and rooms.
• Support patient flow and transportation, ensuring safety and comfort.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Credential (CNA) 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: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

• Monday - Friday
• No nights, weekends or holidays

Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports the nursing team in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. This role assists with patient flow, room preparation, stocking and supply management, transportation of patients, basic clinical tasks, and maintaining a clean and organized care environment. The PCT works collaboratively with nurses, providers, and ancillary departments to ensure a positive patient experience and smooth daily operations.

Job Description

Record vital statistics and other basic health information. Administer basic health care and medical treatments; provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry. Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms. Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Perform 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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