Job Summary
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).
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.
Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a (k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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