Patient Care Technician - PRN - Nephrology

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • 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 nephrology clinic offers a strong, collaborative care model with a well-balanced mix of RNs, CMAs, and PCTs who work seamlessly together. Clinical staff are organized into smaller, provider-aligned teams, allowing for focused care, improved continuity, and meaningful relationships with each provider’s patient population. The clinic culture is supported by kind, approachable physicians and advanced practice providers who value teamwork and open communication, creating a positive, respectful work environment where staff feel supported, engaged, and able to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory 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.
• Obtain and subsequently maintain required department specific competencies and certifications.
• 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 basic patient care services including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
• 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.
• Work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees