Patient Care Technician -- Device Clinic

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Device Clinic at Heart Hospital provides basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. This role is part of Sanford Health's largest rural health system in the United States, serving patients across Iowa, Minnesota, and surrounding regions.

As a multi-skilled technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional to deliver expanded services to patients from adolescence through geriatrics. You will apply your knowledge of age-related patient care and cultural diversity to meet the physical and psychological needs of diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Apply and manage cardiac monitoring devices including Holter monitors, event monitors, and Zio patches
• Process device mail outs and manage device-related inventory
• Perform reception and clerical tasks
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use
• Prepare and clean medical equipment according to standards
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with established standards and policy
• Clean and maintain patient care areas and treatment rooms
• Monitor stock levels of medical inventory and restock or reorder as needed
• Work with patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care
• Maintain excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple distractions

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment
• If working in North Dakota 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six months' experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• 8-hour day shifts
• Flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Salary range: $16.50 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Additional Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and independent
• Must work well with team members
• Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications
• An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment

Location

1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA