Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient- Medical Surgical

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Fargo, ND. This role involves providing essential patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff, along with maintaining hygiene and documentation. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and a preference for healthcare knowledge or certifications.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, and medical terminology preferred.
• CNA certification preferred; must register with the North Dakota Department of Health if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Record vital statistics and basic health information.
• Clean patient living areas and prepare treatment areas.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

Job 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). 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.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 Health 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-0214940
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No