Patient Care Technician (PCT), Outpatient - Same Day Surgery

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to perform basic patient care within outpatient services. The position features day shifts, 8 hours per shift, and a 40-hour work week with no weekend requirements.

Responsibilities include vitals, screenings, specimen collection, and assisting clinical staff. Requires a high school diploma or GED; six months clinic experience preferred; CNA preferred; BLS required or within 60 days; ND NA registration within four

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of six months' clinic experience preferred.
• BLS for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• If working in North Dakota, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant within four months from initial employment.
• CNA preferred; ND NA registration if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient measurements (height, weight, vitals, vision).
• Perform drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
• Assist with reception/clerical tasks.
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain equipment; dispose of biomedical waste.
• Monitor stock levels and restock medical inventory.
• Support patient registries and contribute to care improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

GED or high school diploma

Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred / ND NA registration within 4 months

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 - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00

$5,000 sign on bonus available to eligible candidates!

Union Position: No

Department Details

• Work Monday through Friday with no weekends required. Shifts will be 8 hours with varying start times of either 5:30am, 6am, or 8am.
• Great team work
• Care for all age groups

Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within outpatient services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks. Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care. Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum of six months' experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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