Patient Care Technician - Urgent Care - Full Time

Sanford Health Careers

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility : Sanford S Univ Med Ctr

Location : Fargo, ND

Address : 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift : Day

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 36.00

Starting Rate : $16.00 - $22.50

Experience credit added to wage

Department Details

Why you'll love working at Urgent Care :

• You have the opportunity to care for a variety of patient care populations including newborns, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics, and OB.
• Our Urgent Care team of nurses, providers, and registration staff are a close-knit community.
• We see everything from sore throats and sprained ankles to heart attacks, strokes, and minor traumas.
• We use hands-on nursing skills daily such as IV's, urinary catheters, wound care, medication administration, assessments, and assisting providers with procedures.
• We have a fast-paced environment and are always working together.
• Every day is a new adventure with new opportunities to learn and grow as a nurse!

Job Summary

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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception / clerical tasks. Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and 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. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care. 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.

Qualifications

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.

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 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Req Number : R-0236875

Job Function : Nursing

Featured : No