Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient - Pediatrics

About the role

At Marshfield Children's Hospital, we are proud to be central and northern Wisconsin's only dedicated pediatric hospital—and one of just four in the state. Every day, we provide compassionate care for children and support families through their most important and challenging moments. Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for caring for the pediatric population? Join our close-knit team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care—while supporting one another every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Supportive, team-based culture
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Meaningful work supporting a specialized pediatric care environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

Job 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).

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.