PCT - Patient Care Technician - Internal Medicine Clinic - PRN

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$17 - $23

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. PCTs are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. The role serves patients from adolescence through geriatrics, addressing their physical and psychological needs with attention to age-related care and cultural diversity. The position is PRN and works 8-hour day shifts.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
Must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work well with team members.
Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must register as a Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience.
Experience in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care services and support ambulatory services.
Perform height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screenings.
Conduct drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Perform reception and clerical tasks.
Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
Prepare and clean medical equipment.
Dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care areas or treatment rooms.
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder supplies as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.
Use appropriate age-related patient care and account for cultural diversity in interactions with patients.