Patient Care Tech - Cardiovascular
Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD
•$17 - $23
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. PCTs are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. In the Cardiovascular Institute, the role contributes to compassionate patient care and a positive healing experience for patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required, or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
- If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, register as a Nursing Assistant 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 and amid multiple distractions.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of experience.
- Experience in a clinic setting.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care tasks including measuring height, weight, and blood pressure; conducting visual acuity and color vision screenings, drug screens, and point-of-care urinalysis; and completing reception and clerical tasks.
- Provide age-appropriate, culturally responsive care in consideration of patients’ physical and psychological needs, from adolescence through geriatrics.
- Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean equipment; and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
- Clean and maintain patient care areas and treatment rooms.
- Monitor medical inventory levels and restock or reorder supplies as needed.
- Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
- Work independently and collaboratively with team members while maintaining interpersonal skills amid multiple distractions.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
- Leadership focused on employee growth and helping employees find their passion.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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