Patient Care Technician Inpatient - Cardiology & Intermediate Care
Required skills
- Patient Care Technician
- Cardiology
- Intermediate Care
- vital statistics
- health information
- basic health care
- medical treatments
- daily living activities
- dressing
- undressing
Nice to have
- high school graduate
- GED
- anatomy
- physiology
- medical terminology
- medical equipment
Role summary
Sanford Health, a large rural health system, seeks a Patient Care Technician for its Cardiology & Intermediate Care unit. This role involves providing direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering basic treatments, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining patient areas. The position requires strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma/GED, knowledge of healthcare basics, and CNA certification. The role is 32 hours per week with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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.


Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32

Compensation:
Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.00

$5,000 sign on bonus available to eligible candidates!

Union Position:
No

Department Details
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 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. 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
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