Sanford Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a nurse. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with hygiene and mobility, and maintaining patient treatment areas.
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 - Evening Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Compensation:
$18.00 - $24.00 $$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants $$$ Union Position: No Department Details Shifts are as following: Three 8 hour shifts per week Every other weekend and holiday commitment Shift times are 4:00pm - 12:00am 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).
shifts are from 4pm-12am three days a week 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, along with knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred, and candidates must be able to obtain required department-specific competencies.
Market context
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