Patient Care Technician - PCT - Heart Hospital - PT Straight Weekend Evenings

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

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes vital signs, basic treatments, and support with daily activities in an on-site hospital setting.

The position features evening shifts, 24 weekly hours, and a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants. CNA preferred; GED or equivalent education acceptable. Sanford Health is an EEO/AA employer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments; assist with daily living activities.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients and communicate with nursing staff.
• Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms; prepare and clean medical equipment.
• Perform clerical tasks related to scheduling and documenting patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Education

GED or equivalent

CNA certification

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 - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Compensation: Salary Range: 18.00 - 24.00

$$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants $$$

Union Position: No

Department Details

Shifts are as follows:

• Three eight hour shifts per week
• Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• No additional holidays that don't fall on the weekends
• Shift times are 3pm-1130pm

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].