Patient Care Technician - PCT - Ortho/Neuro - FT Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision. You will record vital statistics, assist with basic health care tasks, and help with daily living activities in a 12-hour day shift schedule.

Shifts are three per week, with every other weekend and holiday commitments, and shift times from 7:00am to 7:30pm. A CNA is preferred; ND/WI registry requirements apply for non-CNA staff. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• CNA preferred.
• ND: if not CNA, must be on ND Nurse Aide Registry within 4 months of employment.
• WI: must be on Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry or be a student nurse with clinical hours.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments; assist with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal prep and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
• Prepare patient treatment areas; clean equipment; dispose of biomedical waste per standards.
• Perform scheduling and documentation-related clerical work.
• Demonstrate strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills daily.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when required for safe care.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (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:

12 Hours - Day 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 per week
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment
• Shift times are 7:00am - 7:30pm

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].