Patient Care Technician Neurosurgery Full Time Nights

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:

Night (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Med/Surg unit specializing in Neurology Neurosurgery and Neurovascular patients.
Fast paced environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

Additional compensation for working night shifts weekends and holidays!

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

Records vital statistics and other basic health information. Administers basic health care and medical treatments; provides assistance with basic daily living activities including dressing/undressing bathing grooming toileting etc. meal preparation and dining needs emotional and spiritual needs and laundry. Cleans patient living areas or treatment rooms. Collects non-invasive biological specimens from patient. Prepares patient treatment areas for use; prepares and cleans medical equipment; disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Performs 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.

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

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Required Experience:

IC