Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Med Mental Health - Part Time
Sanford Health•Fargo, ND
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 medical-mental-health unit offers an opportunity to gain experience in both areas. The role may include providing one-on-one care when necessary for safe care delivery.
Requirements
- Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- For employees working in North Dakota who are not Certified Nursing Assistants, placement on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry is required upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
- For employees working in Wisconsin, current eligibility on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry is required, or the employee must 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) certification.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Assist with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, 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.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
