Patient Care Technician - PCT - Heart Hospital - FT Rotating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care during 12-hour shifts in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves nursing care, daily living assistance, vital signs, and basic treatments under RN/LPN supervision. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Shifts are rotating: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, with three 12-hour shifts every other week and every other weekend/holiday commitment. CNA preferred; GED/HS diploma acceptable.

Qualifications

• CNA preferred; basic healthcare knowledge and terminology.
• Ability to perform daily living activities with patient care focus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal preparation.
• Clean patient areas and equipment.
• Prepare treatment areas and dispose of waste.
• Perform scheduling and documentation tasks.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organization daily.
• Provide one-on-one care when required for safety.

Skills

CNA

Healthcare knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or 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

12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: 18.00 - 24.00

Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants

Union Position

No

Department Details

Shifts are as following:

• Three 12 hour shifts every other week
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment
• Shift times are 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am

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).

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.
• 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.

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