Patient Care Technician Inpatient - NICU/ PEDS Dual Role

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The Patient Care Technician 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). This is a part-time role covering both the Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), requiring flexibility to float between children's units.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
• Provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc.
• Assist with meal preparation and dining needs.
• Attend to emotional and spiritual needs.
• Assist with laundry.
• Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
• Prepare and clean medical equipment.
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees