Patient Care Technician - Oncology 6S - Straight Nights
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 to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is on the Oncology team and is suitable for nursing students, CNAs, or others seeking experience and skill development in patient care. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on straight night shifts, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Employees work every other weekend and rotate every other holiday. Additional compensation is provided for working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be listed on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- If working 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
- 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 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 and medical equipment for use; clean 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.
Benefits
- Additional compensation for working nights, weekends, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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