PCT Inpatient - Wheaton Acute Care
Sanford Health
Summary
The Wheaton Medical Center has an opening for a full time Patient Care Tech (PCT). This position offers 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with a requirement of every third weekend and every third holiday. Great opportunity for a nursing student, CNA, or someone wanting to learn more about healthcare.
Job description
Department Details
The Wheaton Medical Center has an opening for a full time Patient Care Tech (PCT). This position offers 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, with a requirement of every third weekend and every third holiday. Great opportunity for a nursing student, CNA, or someone wanting to learn more about healthcare.
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
We invite passionate nursing assistants and patient care technicians of all experience levels to apply and make a difference in our patients' lives. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable individual to provide high-quality care to our patients. You will work under the supervision of nursing staff to create a warm and welcoming environment that fosters healing and positivity.
Your day to day may include:
- Assisting with daily living activities
- Monitoring and reporting changes in patient conditions
- Ensuring patient safety and well-being
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
- Sign on bonus
- Educational assistance
- On the job training
- Specialized on-boarding
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.