Patient Care Technician - Vascular Clinic

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 47,279,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support ambulatory services and assist with basic patient care under supervision.

You will prepare treatment areas, monitor inventory, and participate in patient registries to improve care. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of medical terminology are essential; CNA and BLS credentials are preferred or required within timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Six months’ experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• CNA preferred. BLS for health care providers required or within 60 days of employment.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and support ambulatory services under supervision.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and clean/maintain equipment.
• Restock inventory and manage medical supplies as needed.
• Assist with patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in a busy clinic environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical equipment knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Heart Center
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $16.50 - $22.50

Job Summary

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

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272484
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No