Patient Care Technician - Oncology 6S - Straight Nights

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

6d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as a caregiver during the scheduled work period, providing patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role is on Sanford Health’s Oncology 6S team and is described as an opportunity for nursing students, CNAs, or others seeking patient-care experience and skill development. The schedule is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• For work in North Dakota, if not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
• For work in Wisconsin, be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility, or 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).

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, meals, 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 care.

Benefits

• Additional compensation for working nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed