PCT - Orthopedics - PRN

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

About the role

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional.

Responsibilities

• Height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis, and reception/clerical tasks
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
• Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed
• Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care
• Utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics

Must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work well with team members. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Minimum of six months’ experience preferred
• Experience in a clinic setting preferred
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment
• If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment

Schedule

• PRN (as needed) with flexible clinic hours
• 8-hour day shifts

Pay

Salary range: $17.85 - $24.29 per hour

Location: Bemidji Medical Center, 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA