Unit Secretary/Patient Care Technician - ICU

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you’ll combine hands-on patient care with critical administrative support, working side-by-side with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care for critically ill patients. With a culture that prioritizes teamwork, respect, and professional growth, the ICU is an ideal setting for individuals who enjoy variety in their work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a meaningful difference for patients and families every day. We offer a family friendly schedule with shifts during the days Monday-Friday and no weekends required! 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

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

Nice To Haves

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.
If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse, currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
Administer basic health care and medical treatments; provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry.
Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient.
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.
When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.