PCT, Inpatient - Clinical Decision Unit - FT
Sanford Health•Fargo, ND
•$17 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The Patient Care Technician 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). This role is within the Clinical Decision Unit, a "Short-Stay Med/Surg" unit known for its fast turnaround and diverse patient population, offering a unique inpatient setting to refine CNA skills.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- 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.
- If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc.
- Assist with meal preparation and dining needs.
- Attend to emotional and spiritual needs.
- Assist with 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.
- 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
- Additional compensation for working nights.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
