Patient Care Technician, Inpatient - Family Birth Center - Straight Weekends
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 position is in Sanford Health’s Family Birth Center and is suitable for nursing students, CNAs, or others seeking patient-care experience and an opportunity to refine their skills. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, with shifts of 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., and an every-other-holiday rotation. Additional compensation is offered for night, weekend, and holiday work. The role is non-union and scheduled for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry after completing training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- If working in Wisconsin, be 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 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 patients with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
