PCT - Patient Care Technician - Weight Management - FT Days

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

11d•$17 - $23

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. PCTs are multi-skilled and provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The role includes patient measurements and screenings, point-of-care testing, and reception and clerical tasks. The technician supports care for patients from adolescence through geriatrics, taking account of age-related and cultural needs and patients’ physical and psychological needs. The position also involves preparing and maintaining treatment areas and equipment, handling biomedical waste according to standards and policy, monitoring medical inventory, and working with patient registries to identify opportunities to improve care. The role requires self-motivation, independence, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills while managing multiple distractions.

Requirements

High school graduate 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) credential preferred.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
BLS for health care providers required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
For employees working in North Dakota who are not CNAs, Nursing Assistant registration through the North Dakota Department of Health is required within four months of initial employment.
Must be self-motivated, independent, able to work well with team members, and able to maintain excellent interpersonal skills amid multiple distractions.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience.
Experience in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screening.
Conduct drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Perform reception and clerical tasks.
Use appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity practices for patients from adolescence through geriatrics, considering their physical and psychological needs.
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use.
Clean medical equipment and patient care areas or treatment rooms.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Work independently and collaboratively with team members while maintaining interpersonal skills amid multiple distractions.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers, required at hire or within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, register as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months of initial employment.