Patient Care Technician (PCT), Outpatient - Same Day Surgery

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role involves working Monday through Friday with no weekends required, with 8-hour shifts and varying start times of either 5:30am, 6am, or 8am. The position emphasizes great teamwork and provides care for all age groups.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members.
Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Obtains and subsequently maintains 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) preferred
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 height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
Have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of 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.