Patient Care Technician, Float - Neurosurgery Clinic at Sanford Health

Patient Care Technician

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. Facility: 25th Street Clinic Location: Fargo, ND Address: 2301 25th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $16 - $22.50 Pay Info: $2,500 Sign On Bonus Available!

Department Details

Come join our energetic team that strives for excellent care for patients with complex neurological conditions. With expertise in monitoring vital signs, observing neurological changes, and assisting with patient assessments, they help detect complications early. Their dedication to professional development and specialized training makes them an invaluable asset in a neurosurgery clinic, improving both patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.

- Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm No weekends or evenings $2,500 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

Job Summary

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 include but are not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks. Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics. 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. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care. 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.

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.