Patient Care Technician - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•$16 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support its Maternal-Fetal Medicine team caring for patients with high-risk pregnancies. The role performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The position includes taking measurements and vital signs, performing screenings and point-of-care tests, and completing reception and clerical tasks. It also involves preparing and cleaning treatment areas and equipment, disposing of biomedical waste according to standards and policy, maintaining supplies, and working with patient registries. The technician applies age-related and culturally appropriate care for patients from adolescence through geriatrics and collaborates with team members while managing multiple distractions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
At least six months of experience is preferred.
Clinic-setting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required, either upon hire or within the first 60 days of employment.
In North Dakota, employees who are not CNAs must register as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months of initial employment.
Must be self-motivated, independent, able to work well with team members, and maintain excellent interpersonal skills while working amidst multiple distractions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of experience.
Experience in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Measure height, weight, and blood pressure; assess visual acuity and perform color vision screening.
Conduct drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Perform reception and clerical tasks.
Provide age-related and culturally appropriate care responsive to patients’ physical and psychological needs, from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use.
Clean medical equipment and patient care areas or treatment rooms.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder supplies as needed.
Work with patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Work independently and collaboratively with team members while maintaining interpersonal skills amid multiple distractions.