Patient Care Technician (PCT), Outpatient

Sanford Health • Marshfield, WI

16h • 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. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within outpatient services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Requirements

• 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) 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care services and support activities within outpatient services.
• 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.
• Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED