Patient Care Technician Inpatient Neurology MedSurg

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 Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

12

Compensation:

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00 Pay starts at $16.50/hr and increases according to years of applicable experience.

Union Position:

No

Department Details

- Position is for 12 weekly hours with every other weekend required.
- Incentivized pay for any picked up shifts.
- Fast paced job with a focus on teamwork.
- Treat neuro medical and neurosurgery patients as well as a mix of a variety of general Med-Surg patients.

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).

Job Description

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 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. If working in Wisconsin must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or a student nurse currently enrolled at a school approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing who has completed a basic nursing course and 16 hours of clinical experience.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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Required Experience:

IC