Patient Care Technician - PCT - Medical Oncology - FT Rotating

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver to patients during scheduled work periods and provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role includes recording vital statistics and other basic health information; administering basic health care and medical treatments; helping with daily living, meals, and emotional and spiritual needs; and maintaining patient living areas and treatment rooms. The PCT also collects non-invasive biological specimens, prepares treatment areas and medical equipment, disposes of biomedical waste according to standards and policy, and performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. One-on-one patient care may be provided when necessary for safe care. Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills are needed.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
• If working in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a qualifying 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.
• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
• Assist with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
• Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
• Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use, clean equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
• Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
• Provide one-on-one care when necessary for safe provision of care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed