Patient Care Technician - PCT - Medical Oncology - FT Rotating
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver during scheduled work periods and provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position is in Medical Oncology and is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday commitments. The PCT records vital statistics and other basic health information; provides basic health care and medical treatments; assists with activities of daily living, meals, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry; and cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms. The role also includes collecting non-invasive biological specimens, preparing treatment areas and medical equipment, disposing of biomedical waste according to standards and policy, and performing clerical tasks related to scheduling and documenting patient care. Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills are needed. When necessary for safe care, the employee provides one-on-one patient care.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota without CNA certification, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
- If working in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a qualifying 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.
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED; preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist patients with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and 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 to patients 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
No Education Listed
