Patient Care Technician - PCT - Critical Care Unit- PT Straight Weekend Days

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Patient Care Technician - PCT - Critical Care Unit- PT Straight Weekend Days

Sioux Falls, SD
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the US, offers healthcare access in America's heartland. The PCT provides patient-centered care, assists with daily activities, and supports RN/LPN in a critical care setting on weekends.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of healthcare and medical terminology
  • Strong communication skills
  • Multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform basic health care tasks
  • High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)
  • Nursing assistant registry in ND if not CNA
  • Knowledge of medical supplies
  • Patient care experience
  • Ability to work weekends

Full job description

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.





Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24



Compensation:

Salary Range: 18.00 - 24.00

$$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants $$$



Union Position:

No



Department Details

Shifts are as follows:
Three eight hour shifts per week
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No additional holidays that don't fall on the weekends
Shift times are 7am-330pm

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).

Job Description

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. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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