Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient- Oncology
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 role includes recording vital statistics and basic health information; administering basic health care and medical treatments; supporting patients’ daily living, meal, emotional, and spiritual needs; maintaining patient living and treatment areas; collecting non-invasive biological specimens; preparing treatment areas and medical equipment; disposing of biomedical waste according to standards and policy; and performing clerical tasks related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare. Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills are needed. When necessary for safe care, the employee provides one-on-one patient care.
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 upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from 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 with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
- Prepare and clean medical equipment.
- 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 to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
