Patient Care Technician - South Family Medicine Clinic

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

20h•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 an impactful role providing care for all ages and stages of life. Duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in daily workflow.

Requirements

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.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
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.
Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members.
Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Minimum of six months’ experience
Experience in a clinic setting
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Responsibilities

Prepares exam rooms, takes vital signs, and supports nursing staff in daily workflow.
Performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services.
Obtains and records patient information such as height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, and drug screens.
Performs point of care urinalysis.
Handles reception/clerical tasks.
Utilizes appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepares patient treatment areas for use.
Prepares and cleans medical equipment.
Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Cleans and maintains patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Works patient registries and identifies opportunities to improve patient care.