Patient Care Technician - PCT - Medical Oncology - FT Nights

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 assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is in Medical Oncology and may include providing one-on-one patient care when necessary for safe care delivery.

This is a full-time night position working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday commitments. Scheduled weekly hours are 36. The salary range is $18.00–$24.00, and a sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota and 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.
• If 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.
• 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) certification.

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 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 care delivery.

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