Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Clinic
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 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. Whether you're seasoned in the field or just starting out, we welcome patient care technicians of all experience levels. We are seeking a self-motivated, independent and compassionate individual to help serve our patients. Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment while managing various tasks is required. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life! Your day to day may include: Taking patient vital signs Rooming patients for providers Cleaning and stocking patient treatment rooms Assisting providers and nursing team as needed Available for you: Specialized on-boarding and on the job training Career advancement through educational assistance A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of six months’ experience preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
- 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
- Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Responsibilities
- rooming patients
- obtaining vital signs
- asking intake questions
- staple/suture removals
- assist with dressing changes
- assist with fitting patients for assistive devices/braces
- cleaning and stocking of patient rooms
- prepping education materials to hand out to patients
- Taking patient vital signs
- Rooming patients for providers
- Cleaning and stocking patient treatment rooms
- Assisting providers and nursing team as needed
Benefits
- Career advancement through educational assistance
- A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
