Patient Care Technician - Webster Medical Center - PRN
Sanford Health
Summary
Come join our diverse, tight knit, and family friendly work environment in the Webster Medical Center on the Medical/Surgical unit. You will work alongside Physicians and Patient Care Technicians in this newly remodeled facility!
Job description
Department Details
Come join our diverse, tight knit, and family friendly work environment in the Webster Medical Center on the Medical/Surgical unit. You will work alongside Physicians and Patient Care Technicians in this newly remodeled facility!
- We offer a flexible self-schedule
- Opportunity to gain patient experience
- Work along side nurses and providers to provide great patient care
- Shift differentials
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.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
- Obtains and maintains required department specific competencies and certifications
- If working in North Dakota and not a CNA, must be on the ND Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or within four months of initial employment
Benefits
- Flexible self-schedule
- Shift differentials
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.