Patient Care Tech - Minot Walk In Clinic

Sanford Health•Minot, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Minot Walk In Clinic. The role provides basic patient care services and supports ambulatory clinic activities for patients of all ages, from adolescence through geriatrics. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional, the Patient Care Technician provides expanded services and supports nursing staff in the clinic’s daily workflow. The schedule varies and is made approximately six weeks in advance. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and holidays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday is required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
At least six months of experience is preferred.
Clinic-setting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care services and support ambulatory services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.
Perform patient-care tasks including measuring height and weight, taking blood pressure, checking visual acuity, conducting color vision screening and drug screens, and performing point-of-care urinalysis.
Perform reception and clerical tasks.
Apply age-related patient care and cultural-diversity knowledge to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas and exam rooms for use.
Prepare and clean medical equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient-care areas and treatment rooms.
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.