Patient Care Technician - PCT - Surgical Trauma - PT Rotating

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver during the scheduled work period, 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 role may include providing one-on-one care when necessary for safe care delivery.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 12 hours per week, with one 12-hour shift each week. Shifts rotate between 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. The schedule includes an every-other-weekend and holiday commitment. The salary range is $18.00–$24.00.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Obtain and maintain required 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 upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from 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 graduation or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

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 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 and medical equipment for use; clean medical 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 when necessary for safe provision of care.

What This Job Offers

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