Patient Care Technician

About the role

We are currently hiring for a Patient Care Technician 0.5 FTE. This position provides both clerical support and patient care responsibilities in the PeriAnesthesia Department. Benefit eligible position at our St. Paul Main Campus. This position is a 0.5 FTE role with a consistent weekly schedule. Candidates must be available year‑round; applicants only available during summer or academic breaks cannot be considered.

Schedule

Shifts scheduled Monday - Friday, 10‑hour day shift (6:00 am‑4:30 pm).

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support: coordination of communication, transcription of provider orders, maintenance of unit supplies.
• Provides patient care: assists professional nurse in meeting basic ADL needs, maintains orderly and safe physical environment, performs venipuncture, IV starts, assists with medical procedures.
• Performs nursing‑delegated functions and interacts with families reinforcing family‑focused care.
• Maintains all special‑order supplies and equipment.
• Accurately transcribes and processes orders.
• Maintains unit supplies and equipment through routine inventories and ordering.
• Coordinates communication flow intra‑ and interdepartmentally.
• Promotes quality care through identification of problems and opportunities for improvement, participates in unit planning and action plans.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth, quality improvement and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association) required; if holding valid CPR from another acceptable organization, must complete AHA BLS within one month of employment.
• Preferred: health care experience such as CNA, CMA, EMT, Paramedic, Military Medical Training, or Phlebotomy certification.
• Knowledge of venipuncture, IV starts, prior experience assisting with medical procedures.
• Ability to transcribe physician orders; knowledge of medical terminology and its application.
• Pediatric experience – interest in working with children, adolescents with disabilities, and their families.
• Demonstrates skill in interpersonal communication with patient, family, co‑workers, physicians, and others.
• Physically able to work required hours and transport/transfer patients.
• Potential exposure to infectious disease and hazardous substances.

Benefits

• Benefit eligible position (0.5 FTE and above).
• Retirement savings match.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Shift differentials: $1.25/hour weekend, $1.00/hour evening, $1.50/hour night.

Pay

Hourly wage range: $21.18 minimum to $31.75, with a median wage of $26.47/hour. Pay depends on relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.