Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include recording vital statistics, administering basic treatments, and maintaining a clean patient environment.
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.
12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
$17.00 - $24.00
Our Intermediate ICU is a highly acute unit with a large surgical volume of patients. We have a fast, yet fun learning environment and chances to work with many different pieces of equipment.
Great learning opportunities for nursing students, or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA experience.
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.
When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.
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.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is desired. Candidates should have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, and must meet state registry requirements if working in North Dakota.
Market context
Support-services positions in North Dakota often see steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with patient-facing experience. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and CNA credentials, along with six months to two years of clinic or healthcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight any clinic workflow, patient support, and certification details.