Oncology Clinic - Patient Care Technician

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. PCTs are multi-skilled and provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The role is in Sanford Health’s Oncology Clinic, a specialty clinic serving patients from adolescence through geriatrics. The clinic describes its team as compassionate and its work environment as supportive of work/life balance.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required, or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
For employees working in North Dakota who are not Certified Nursing Assistants, registration as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health is required within four months of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
At least six months of experience preferred.
Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient measurements and screenings, including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screening.
Conduct drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Perform reception and clerical tasks.
Provide age-appropriate and culturally aware care that addresses patients’ physical and psychological needs from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean equipment and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care areas and treatment rooms.
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder supplies as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Work independently and collaboratively amid multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers, or obtain it within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, register as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months of initial employment.