Patient Care Tech - Neurology Clinic

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our energetic team that strives for excellent care for patients with complex neurological conditions. This is an impactful role working with patients and their families. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Requirements

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

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.

Responsibilities

Preparing exam rooms
Taking vital signs
Supporting nursing staff in daily workflow
Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks
Prepare patient treatment areas for use
Prepare and clean medical equipment
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care