Oncology - Patient Care Technician - Ambulatory

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Oncology Clinic is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join its team. This clinic is described as having a fun, compassionate team that works with patients of all ages in an impactful specialty, offering a good work/life balance and a healthy work environment. The PCT performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services, providing expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Requirements

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum of six months’ experience preferred.
Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care services including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, and point of care urinalysis.
Perform reception/clerical tasks.
Utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
Prepare and clean medical equipment.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms.
Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed.
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care.