Patient Care Technician - Neurosurgery - Full Time Nights
Sanford Health•Fargo, ND
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The Patient Care Technician provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role is in a Med/Surg unit specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurovascular patients, operating in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Additional compensation is provided for working night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- 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.
- If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Records vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administers basic health care and medical treatments.
- Provides assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms.
- Collects non-invasive biological specimens from patient.
- Prepares patient treatment areas for use.
- Prepares and cleans medical equipment.
- Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Provides one on one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.
Benefits
- Additional compensation for working night shifts, weekends, and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
