FT Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$18 - $23•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 role involves performing basic patient care services and supporting activities within outpatient services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The position is also responsible for serving as the main point of contact for patients and families navigating through the pre-admission to post discharge phase in the surgical and procedural areas at Sanford Health.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Six months of experience
Experience in a clinic setting
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care services and support activities within outpatient services.
Serve as the main point of contact for patients and families navigating through the pre-admission to post discharge phase in surgical and procedural areas.
Conduct patient care tasks including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, and point of care urinalysis.
Perform reception and clerical tasks.
Utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity knowledge for 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.
Function as a resource and professional liaison with internal departments and external agencies to promote optimal care for procedural and surgical patients.
Serve as an information relay between staff and families regarding start and end times.
Arrange consults with physicians.
Help families navigate through the building as indicated.
Document clearly, solve problems, and work independently with self-direction.
Establish priorities, demonstrate flexibility, and possess strong organizational skills.