Pediatric & PICU Patient Care Technician

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera Health is hiring for patient care support at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. The role involves delivering routine patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting nurses and physicians across rotating shifts.

You will greet patients and families, handle calls and messages, and ensure accurate documentation and timely care delivery. Ideal candidates may hold a high school diploma or GED and CNA certification.

Qualifications

• Provides routine patient care and support per established policies.
• Assists with ambulation, bathing, positioning, feeding, and daily living tasks.
• Responds to patient call lights and communicates with nurses and physicians.
• Greets visitors, answers inquiries, and handles messages and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and family members.
• Ambulate patients and assist with transfers.
• Enter diet and care information into the computer system.
• Coordinate with care team for diagnostics and appointments.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and assist with supply needs.

Skills

Patient care

Ambulation

Medical record entry

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Avera Health is hiring for patient care support at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. The role involves delivering routine patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting nurses and physicians across rotating shifts.

You will greet patients and families, handle calls and messages, and ensure accurate documentation and timely care delivery. Ideal candidates may hold a high school diploma or GED and CNA certification.