Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Cardiology & Intermediate Care
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 involves recording vital statistics and other basic health information; providing basic health care and medical treatments; assisting with activities of daily living and patient needs; maintaining patient and treatment areas; collecting non-invasive specimens; preparing and cleaning medical equipment; disposing of biomedical waste according to standards and policy; and performing clerical work 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
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- 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 and 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
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 and 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 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
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
