PCT - Intermediate ICU - Full Time
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 patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
Qualifications
- A high school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
- A 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
About the Role
Our Intermediate ICU is a highly acute unit with a large surgical volume of patients. We have a fast, yet fun learning environment and chances to work with many different pieces of equipment. Great learning opportunities for nursing students, or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA experience.
Department Details
The Intermediate ICU is a highly acute unit with a large surgical volume of patients. We have a fast, yet fun learning environment and chances to work with many different pieces of equipment. Great learning opportunities for nursing students, or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA experience.
Skills
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.
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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Schedule
Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Pay
Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00