PCT, Inpatient - Family Birth Center - FT

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The role involves vital sign documentation, basic nursing tasks, and daily living assistance across shift rotations.

The ideal candidate may have a CNA certification preferred, with knowledge of medical terminology and equipment. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for weekend and holiday rotations and additional compensation for nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred and must maintain required competencies and certifications.
• If working in ND and not a CNA, must be on the ND Nurse Aide Registry within training/validation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN/LPN supervision.
• Record vital signs and other basic health information.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and clean equipment; dispose of biomedical waste per policy.
• Assist with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal prep, and dining needs.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient care.
• Provide one-on-one care when necessary for patient safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient living areas and treatment rooms.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA certification preferred

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: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00

Department Details

Join our Family Birth Center! Great for nursing students, CNAs, or anyone seeking work in patient care who wish to gain experience and refine skills.

Shifts: 7:00am-7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am. Every third weekend and every other holiday rotation. (Both Shifts Required)

Additional compensation for working nights, weekends and holidays!

Job 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). 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.

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-0271431
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No