Patient Care Technician - Webster Medical Center - Full Time

sanford; Webster (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN/LPN supervision.

Shifts are 12 hours with rotating schedules and 36 hours per week, including weekends. Preferred CNA; high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include vital signs, basic care, daily activities, and related clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments; assist with daily living activities.
• Dressing/un-dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal prep and dining needs, emotional and spiritual support.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms; prepare and clean medical equipment.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient care; use clear communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

• This hospital has a total of 25 beds
• Three 12 hour rotating shifts per week either 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other to every third weekend
• Flexible self-schedule
• Shift differentials
• This critical access hospital provides wide variety of nursing experience

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.

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