Patient Care Technician - PCT - Medical Oncology - FT Nights
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). This is a Medical Oncology position on night shifts, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an every-other-weekend and holiday commitment. The role includes recording vital statistics and other basic health information; administering basic health care and medical treatments; assisting with daily living activities and patients’ emotional and spiritual needs; maintaining patient living areas and treatment rooms; collecting non-invasive biological specimens; preparing treatment areas and medical equipment; disposing of biomedical waste according to standards and policy; and performing clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient care. One-on-one patient care may be provided when necessary for safe care.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For work in North Dakota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
- For work in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be 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 graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist patients with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meals, and other daily living activities.
- Support patients’ emotional and spiritual needs and assist with laundry.
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use, and clean 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 when necessary for safe provision of care.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
