Patient Care Technician - Rheumatology Clinic

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a fast paced, supportive, and collaborative environment that values compassion and prioritizes a positive work culture! We would love to have you join us in making a meaningful impact on our patients lives.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
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, but not required.
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

Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.
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.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.