PCT - Dermatology - PRN

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

4d•$18 - $24•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. They 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. PCTs prepare patient treatment areas for use, prepare and clean medical equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. They also clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms, monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed, and work patient registries to identify opportunities to improve patient care. PCTs must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work well with team members, as well as work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care services and support activities within ambulatory services.
Perform height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, and point of care urinalysis.
Perform reception/clerical tasks.
Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
Prepare and clean medical equipment.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.