PCT, Inpatient - Cardiac ICU

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

22h • 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 Cardiac ICU, a highly acute unit with a large surgical volume of patients, offering a fast-paced, fun learning environment with opportunities to work with various equipment. It's ideal for nursing students or those looking to refine/gain CNA experience.

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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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

• Opportunities to work with many different pieces of equipment.
• Lots of learning opportunities for nursing students, or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED