Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient - Emergency Department
Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND
•$17 - $24
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 role is in the inpatient Emergency Department and includes recording vital statistics and other basic health information, administering basic health care and medical treatments, and helping patients with daily living activities and personal needs. When necessary for safe care, the employee provides one-on-one care to patients.
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 after completing training and competency validation or within four months of 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 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 with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with 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 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 provision of care.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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