Patient Care Technician, Ambulatory - Pediatric Clinic

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

12h•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. At the Pediatric Clinic, you can find comprehensive, primary and preventive health care for adolescents. A fun and friendly team of new and experienced healthcare staff. Family oriented schedules and great work/life balance. The Clinic is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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

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 patient measurements including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screening.
Performs drug screens and point of care urinalysis.
Handles reception/clerical tasks.