Patient Care Technician - PCT - Surgery - FT Days
Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD
•$16 - $23•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). Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Perform 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.
- Provide one on one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
