Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care - Full time
Patient Care Technician
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The PCT provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Responsibilities include recording vital statistics and other basic health information, administering basic health care and medical treatments, assisting with daily living activities, preparing and cleaning medical equipment, and performing clerical tasks related to scheduling and documentation.
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments.
- Provide assistance with daily living activities such as dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and dining needs.
- Emotional and spiritual support to patients.
- Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use and clean medical equipment.
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy.
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
- A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
- Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered with the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry within four months of employment.
Benefits
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time off package
Pay & Schedule
Salary Range: $17.00 - $32.00 per hour
Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants!
Department Details
Great teamwork, self-scheduling
Company Information
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States and is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo, Location: Fargo, ND, Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet.
To apply for this position, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.