Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Patient Care Technician performs basic clinical services such as taking vital signs, screening patients, and maintaining medical equipment. They also support clinic operations by managing inventory, cleaning treatment areas, and assisting with clerical tasks.
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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Compensation:
$16.50 - $22.50 Union Position: No Department Details Maternal–Fetal Medicine is an exciting and deeply meaningful specialty where you’ll care for high risk pregnancies and support patients through some of their most important moments. Our clinic prides itself on a strong team culture and a warm, family like atmosphere, supported by highly skilled physicians, APPs, Genetic Counselors, and our on site Diagnostic Ultrasound Center. With no weekends, nights, or holidays, you’ll benefit from excellent work–life balance while engaging in a fast paced environment full of collaboration with multidisciplinary and subspecialty teams. This role offers endless opportunities for learning, growth, and developing expertise in a highly specialized field—all while making a real difference for patients and families. 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.
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.
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.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with at least six months of clinic experience. Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment.
Market context
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