Patient Care Tech - Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinic specializes in providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages with conditions related to the head and neck. We treat a wide range of concerns including hearing and balance disorders, sinus and allergy issues, voice and swallowing problems, and other complex ENT conditions. Duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, assist with ENT procedures, and supporting physicians, nurses and audiologists in daily workflow.

Requirements

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.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
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)
Minimum of six months’ experience
Experience in a clinic setting
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services.
Prepares patient treatment areas for use.
Prepares and cleans medical equipment.
Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Cleans and maintains patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Works patient registries and identifies opportunities to improve patient care.
Takes vital signs.
Assists with ENT procedures.
Supports physicians, nurses and audiologists in daily workflow.
Obtains height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis.
Performs reception/clerical tasks.