Patient Care Technician - PCT - Family Birth Center at Sanford Health summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Responsibilities include recording vital signs, administering basic health care and treatments, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. This role is ideal for those pursuing a career in healthcare, offering opportunities for skill development and experience in patient care.
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Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 24.00
Salary Range: 15.00 - 23.00
Pay Info: Sign on bonus available for eligible candidates
Department Details
Join our Family Birth Center! Great for nursing students, CNAs, or anyone seeking work in patient care who wish to gain experience and refine skills.
Shifts: 7am-7:30pm or 7pm-7:30am. Every third weekend and every other holiday rotation.
Additional compensation for working nights, weekends and holidays!
Job 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). 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 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 Health 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 .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
Keywords:
Patient Care Technician, Health Care Assistant, Nursing Support, Patient Care, Medical Assistance, CNA, Healthcare Jobs, Vital Signs Monitoring, Daily Living Assistance, Family Birth Center
