CNA - Interventional Pain - FT

Sanford Health•Bemidji, MN

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dynamic interventional pain management clinic. As a PCT in our clinic, you will play a crucial role in supporting our healthcare professionals and ensuring our patients receive the best possible care. This is a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Requirements

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.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Minimum of six months’ experience
Experience in a clinic setting
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Responsibilities

Obtains and records patient vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision screening.
Performs drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis.
Handles reception and clerical tasks.
Utilizes knowledge of age-related patient care and cultural diversity, addressing the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics.
Prepares patient treatment areas for use.
Prepares and cleans medical equipment.
Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
Cleans and maintains patient care areas or treatment rooms.
Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed.
Works patient registries and identifies opportunities to improve patient care.