PCT, Inpatient - Clinical Decision Unit - FT

10000 Sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide patient-centered nursing care under RN/LPN supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, daily living assistance, and both clinical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced inpatient unit.

Position details indicate day shifts with a 36-hour weekly schedule and a salary range of $17.00–$24.00 per hour. CNA preferred; ND registry rules apply for ND residents, and Sanford Health emphasizes rural health system service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• CNA preferred.
• If ND, must be on the North Dakota Nurse Aide Registry within 4 months or upon training completion.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
• Assist with daily living activities (dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meals, laundry).
• Clean patient areas and treatment rooms; prepare and clean equipment.
• Collect non-invasive specimens; dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Perform scheduling/documenting tasks and other clerical duties as needed.
• Provide one-on-one care when necessary for safe patient care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

ND Nurse Aide Registry (if ND)

Job description

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

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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00 Union Position: No Department Details The Clinical Decision Unit is a "Short-Stay Med/Surg" unit. There is a fast turn around and a variety of patients cared for. Great opportunity to refine skills as a CNA and work in a unique inpatient setting. Shifts: 12 hr day shifts, including an every third weekend and every other holiday rotation.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.