Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care - Part time

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

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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). The role is in a fast-paced cardiac care unit with learning opportunities and a strong teamwork environment. The position is part time, scheduled for 24 hours weekly, with 12-hour varied shifts in a day/evening rotation, including weekend and holiday rotations. Self-scheduling is available.

Requirements

• 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/competency validation or within a maximum of four months from 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.
• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or 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 daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use, prepare and clean medical equipment, and dispose of biomedical waste according to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed