Patient Care Technician - PCT - Ava's House - FT Days
Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD
•$18 - $24
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). This full-time role is scheduled for five 8-hour day shifts per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours weekly. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain 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 after completing training and competency validation or within four months of 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of health care, 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 daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, 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 health care.
- Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe 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
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