Medical Specialty -Patient Care Technician (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

1d•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 patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Records vital statistics and other basic health information.
Administers basic health care and medical treatments; provides assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
Cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Collects non-invasive biological specimens from patient.
Prepares patient treatment areas for use; prepares and cleans medical equipment; disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Performs clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.