Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient (Straight Weekends) - Emergency Room (ER)

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

20h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver during scheduled work periods and provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). In the Emergency Department, the role primarily provides administrative support as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), with direct patient care as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performed as needed under the guidance of Charge RNs. The position works Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 0800 to 2000, with no on-call shifts currently required. The department offers experience with a wide range of patient types, acuity levels, and clinical skills in a fast-paced setting defined by teamwork and collaboration.

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 after training and competency validation or within four months of initial employment.
If working in Wisconsin, be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or be a qualifying 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.
Critical thinking and adaptability in an unpredictable, fast-paced Emergency Department.
Ability to collaborate with a smaller team during high-stress situations.

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, 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 care.
Provide administrative Health Unit Coordinator support and direct CNA patient care as needed.