Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care - Part time

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

1d • $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 to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is in a fast-paced Cardiac Unit with learning opportunities and a strong emphasis on teamwork.

The position is part-time, with 20 scheduled hours per week. Shifts are eight-hour evening shifts, typically 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a weekend and holiday rotation. Self-scheduling is an option.

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 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 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 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 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.
• Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED