Patient Care Tech - Pain Clinic

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

9d•$16 - $23

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. This multi-skilled role provides expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The position is in a pain clinic that treats patients with complex or chronic conditions and offers surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Duties include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and assisting providers within the technician’s scope of practice. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
At least six months of experience preferred; clinic experience is preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential preferred.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required, or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
For work in North Dakota, if not a CNA, registration as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health is required within four months of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
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) credential.

Responsibilities

Obtain height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screenings.
Perform drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Complete reception and clerical tasks.
Provide age-appropriate and culturally responsive care to patients from adolescence through geriatrics, considering their physical and psychological needs.
Prepare patient treatment areas and clean and prepare medical equipment.
Dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care areas or treatment rooms.
Monitor medical inventory stock and restock or reorder as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Room patients, obtain vital signs, and assist providers within scope of practice.
Work independently and with team members while managing multiple distractions and maintaining strong interpersonal skills.