Patient Care Technician - Webster Medical Center - PRN
Sanford Health · Webster, SD · 1 wk ago
$16–$23/hrInternship
Sanford Health – Webster Medical Center, 1401 1st St W, Webster, SD 57274. PRN, 12‑hour varied shifts; weekly hours vary. Pay range: $16.00–$23.00/hour.
About the role
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period, providing patient‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
Responsibilities
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments
- Assist with daily living activities: dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining, emotional and spiritual needs, laundry
- Clean patient living areas and treatment rooms
- Collect non‑invasive biological specimens
- Prepare patient treatment areas; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste per standards and policy
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
- Provide one‑on‑one patient care when necessary for safe provision of care
- Exercise strong communication, customer service, multi‑tasking, and organizational skills daily
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED preferred (not required)
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
- Obtain and maintain required department‑specific competencies and certifications
- If working in North Dakota and not a CNA: must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry within four months of initial employment
Benefits
- Flexible self‑scheduling
- Opportunity to gain patient experience
- Collaborative environment working alongside nurses and providers
- Shift differentials
Schedule
PRN position with 12‑hour varied shifts; weekly hours vary.
Pay
Hourly range: $16.00–$23.00.