Patient Care Technician, Ambulatory - Pediatric Clinic

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

7d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to perform basic patient care services and support activities in ambulatory services. The position is multi-skilled and provides expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The role is in a pediatric clinic providing comprehensive, primary, and preventive health care for adolescents. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The schedule is 36 hours per week on 8-hour day shifts.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, registration as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health is required within four months of initial employment.
Must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work well with team members.
Must maintain excellent interpersonal skills while working amidst multiple distractions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
At least six months of experience preferred.
Clinic-setting experience preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient measurements and screenings, including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screening.
Perform drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Complete reception and clerical tasks.
Provide age-appropriate and culturally aware patient care, considering patients’ physical and psychological needs from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use; clean equipment and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care areas or treatment rooms.
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder supplies as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Work independently and collaboratively while maintaining interpersonal skills in an environment with multiple distractions.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.