Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Cardiology & Intermediate Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver during the scheduled work period, providing patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is in the Cardiology & Intermediate Care department at Sanford Health. The position is scheduled for 12 hours per week. Available shifts are either 6 a.m.–2 p.m. or 6 p.m.–10 p.m.; working every other weekend and holiday is required. The salary range is $16.50–$24.00 per hour, with starting pay of $16.50 per hour and increases based on years of applicable experience. This is a non-union position.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota without CNA certification, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
- If working in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be an eligible student nurse enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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