Patient Care Technician - Neurosurgery - Part time

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•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 patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Our Neurosurgery unit is a fast-paced teamwork-driven environment, with lots of learning opportunities for nursing students or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA skills.

Requirements

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

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.

Responsibilities

Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
Administer basic health care and medical treatments; provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient.
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.
When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.