Patient Care Technician - PCT - GI Lab - PRN

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

9d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports the nursing team in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. This role assists with patient flow, room preparation, stocking and supply management, transportation of patients, basic clinical tasks, and maintaining a clean and organized care environment. The PCT works collaboratively with nurses, providers, and ancillary departments to ensure a positive patient experience and smooth daily operations.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains 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., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and 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.
• When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.

What This Job Offers

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