Patient Care Technician - PCT - Wound Healing Clinic - FT Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within outpatient services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. PCTs have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care services and supports activities within outpatient services.
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.
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.
Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks.