Anatomy, Biomedicine, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Cook Dishes, Critical Care, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Health Department, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laundry, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Physiology, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Specimen Collection, Statistics, Vision Plan
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility Information
- Heart Center
- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Job Details
- Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Weekly Hours: 36.00
- Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.00
Pay Information
- Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants
Department Details
- Shifts are as following:
- Three 12 hour shifts a week
- Every third weekend and holiday commitment
- Shift times are 7am - 7pm or 7pm - 7am
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).
Responsibilities
- 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
- Meal preparation and dining needs
- Emotional and spiritual needs
- 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
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
- A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org.
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-0252372
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No