Patient Care Technician, Float - Neurosurgery Clinic

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position is for an energetic team that strives for excellent care for patients with complex neurological conditions within a Neurosurgery Clinic. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in this setting utilize their expertise in monitoring vital signs, observing neurological changes, and assisting with patient assessments to help detect complications early. Their dedication to professional development and specialized training makes them an invaluable asset, improving both patient outcomes and clinic efficiency. 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. Sanford Health is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has 53,000 employees, and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

Requirements

Obtain and subsequently maintain 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
Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members
Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills

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

Monitor vital signs, observe neurological changes, and assist with patient assessments to help detect complications early
Perform basic patient care services and support activities within ambulatory services
Provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional
Perform height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, and point of care urinalysis
Perform reception/clerical tasks
Utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics
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
Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care