Patient Care Technician - PCT - Surgical Trauma - PT Rotating

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); In loco; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN or LPN supervision. The role includes recording vital signs, basic treatments, and helping with activities of daily living.

Shifts are 12 hours with rotating schedules, one shift per week, and occasional weekends/holidays. CNA preferred; ND/WI registry rules may apply depending on location. Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.

Competenze

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• CNA preferred. Maintains required competencies and certifications.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Mansioni

• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments; provide daily living assistance (dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meals, etc.).
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient.
• Prepare treatment areas and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Perform scheduling and documentation tasks.
• Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed daily.
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.

Conoscenze

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Formazione

High school or GED

CNA preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

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 - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Compensation

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Shifts are as following:
• One 12 hour shift per week
• Every other weekend and holiday commitment
• Shift times are 6:00am - 6:00pm or 6:00pm - 6:00am

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].