Patient Care Technician - PTO Day 1 + Growth Path

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development guided by hands-on

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring for a Regular position that provides routine patient care under nurse or physician direction. The role supports admissions, discharges, and daily patient needs, ensuring safety and quality care.

The position requires CNA certification (preferred) or equivalent, with a minimum age of 16. PTO from day 1 and retirement matching are among the benefits offered by Avera.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and direct patient care: ambulating, bathing, positioning, feeding, and attending to care needs.
• Greets visitors, answers inquiries, and assists with messages and deliveries for patients.
• Ambulates patients, assists in/out of wheelchairs, and assists with specimens and transports as needed.
• Answers phone, operates paging system, and supports during emergencies.
• Coordinates outpatient appointments and prepares charts and forms as directed.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board

Job description

Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring for a Regular position that provides routine patient care under nurse or physician direction. The role supports admissions, discharges, and daily patient needs, ensuring safety and quality care.

The position requires CNA certification (preferred) or equivalent, with a minimum age of 16. PTO from day 1 and retirement matching are among the benefits offered by Avera.