Patient Care Technician - PCT - Emergency Department - FT Varied

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

88d • $17 - $23

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).

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.
• Must obtain and maintain 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.

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.
• Assist with meal preparation and dining needs.
• Address emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
• Perform laundry duties.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
• 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.
• Provide one on one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED