Patient Care Tech to MA - Orthopedics - Days

Sanford Health • Rapid City, SD

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician in Orthopedics. This role offers the opportunity to begin working as a Patient Care Technician while completing an online Medical Assistant program to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Sanford sponsors the program in exchange for a two-year working commitment.

The Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. The role is multi-skilled and provides expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The position involves caring for patients from adolescence through geriatrics, with attention to age-related care and cultural diversity.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must register as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months of initial employment.
• Must be self-motivated, independent, able to work well with team members, and able to work amid multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience.
• Experience in a clinic setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient measurements and screenings, including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screening.
• Conduct drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
• Perform reception and clerical tasks.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use.
• Clean medical equipment and patient care areas or treatment rooms.
• Dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
• Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder supplies as needed.
• Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
• Provide appropriate age-related care that addresses patients’ physical and psychological needs and respects cultural diversity.

Benefits

• Medical Assistant program sponsorship in exchange for a two-year working commitment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) employer contribution match.
• Access to development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED