Patient Care Technician - PCT - Inpatient Rehab - 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 in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered nursing care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the healthcare team in a fast-paced rural health system setting.

Expect three 12-hour shifts per week with every third weekend and holiday commitment. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants; Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• If working in ND and not a CNA, must be on the ND Nurse Aide Registry within four months.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments; assist with daily living activities.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and clean equipment; dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.

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 - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Shifts are as following:
• Three 12 hour shifts per week
• Every third weekend and holiday commitment
• Shift times are:
• Option one: 6:00am - 6:30pm and 6:00pm- 6:30am
• Option two: 7:00am - 7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am

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.