Patient Care Technician - PCT - Critical Care Unit- PT Straight Weekend Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•$18 - $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). This position is in the Critical Care Unit and is scheduled for three eight-hour day shifts each week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No additional holidays are scheduled unless they fall on the weekend.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be 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.
Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or a 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, 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 and medical equipment for use, clean 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 to patients when necessary for safe provision of care.