Patient Care Tech - PCT - Pre-Op/Recovery Care - FT Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver during the scheduled work period, providing patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is in Pre-Op/Recovery Care and includes recording vital statistics and other basic health information; providing basic health care and medical treatments; and assisting with activities of daily living and patient needs. Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills are needed. When necessary for safe provision of care, the employee will provide one-on-one care to patients. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule combines 12-hour and 8-hour shifts, with shift times ranging from 4:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays. The salary range is $17.50–$23.00, and a sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies is preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
- Prepare and clean medical equipment.
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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