Patient Care Technician - PCT - Inpatient Rehab - FT Rotating

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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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). The position is in inpatient rehabilitation and involves rotating 12-hour shifts, with three shifts per week and a scheduled 36-hour workweek. Employees are expected to work every third weekend and holiday. One-on-one patient care may be provided when necessary for safe care.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• For employees working in North Dakota who are not Certified Nursing Assistants, 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 employees 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.

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, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with 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 for use.
• Prepare and clean medical equipment.
• 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 care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed