Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient - Emergency Department

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

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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). The role is in the Inpatient Emergency Department and is scheduled for 12 hours per week on a rotating shift. Compensation ranges from $16.50 to $24.00 per hour; pay starts at $16.50 per hour and increases according to years of applicable experience.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• For employees working in North Dakota who are not Certified Nursing Assistants, 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 employees working 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.
• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills.

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 patients with daily living activities, including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meals 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed