Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care - Part time

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

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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 position is in Sanford Health’s Cardiac Unit, described as a fast-paced environment with learning opportunities and strong teamwork.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within a maximum of four months from initial employment.
• If 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

• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or 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, meal preparation 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; 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.

What This Job Offers

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