Patient Care Tech - Cardiovascular

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Sanford Health's Cardiovascular Institute, you will take on a specialized role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Sanford Health is renowned for offering compassionate and comforting care, ensuring a positive and affirming healing experience for all our patients. This role offers flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, and the opportunity to join an enthusiastic team passionate about patient care. Leadership is focused on employee growth and helping you find your passion. The institute also engages in outreach to Iowa, Minnesota, and surrounding cities.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services.
Prepares patient treatment areas for use.
Prepares and cleans medical equipment.
Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Cleans and maintains patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Works patient registries and identifies opportunities to improve patient care.