Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Cardiology & Intermediate Care

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

7h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods, providing patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position is in the Cardiology & Intermediate Care inpatient department. Shifts vary; the department is seeking someone available for either 6 a.m.–2 p.m. or 6 p.m.–10 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. The role may include providing one-on-one care when necessary for safe care delivery.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• For employees working in North Dakota who are not Certified Nursing Assistants, placement on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry is required after training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
• For employees working in Wisconsin, placement on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility is required, unless the employee is a 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 and undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical 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 patient care when necessary for safe care provision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed