Patient Care Technician, Ambulatory - Pediatric Clinic

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. This multi-skilled role provides expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional in a pediatric clinic providing comprehensive primary and preventive health care for adolescents. The clinic team includes new and experienced healthcare staff and works in a family-oriented setting. The position includes patient measurements and screenings, point-of-care testing, and reception and clerical tasks. The PCT supports patient care across age groups from adolescence through geriatrics, taking into account age-related needs and cultural diversity. The role also includes preparing and cleaning treatment areas and equipment, handling biomedical waste according to standards and policy, maintaining inventory, and supporting patient registries and opportunities to improve care. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on eight-hour day shifts, with no weekends or holidays. Compensation is $15.00–$23.00 per hour, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Healthcare experience is credited to the wage range.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
At least six months of experience preferred.
Clinic-setting experience preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and 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.
Perform drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Complete reception and clerical tasks.
Use appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity knowledge to address the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean equipment and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care areas or 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 with team members while managing multiple distractions and maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.