Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Marsh Med Ctr Minocqua, you will provide direct patient-centered care and daily living assistance to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This inpatient role is essential to supporting patient comfort, hygiene, and well-being during their hospital stay.

Clinical Setting

Marsh Med Ctr Minocqua is part of Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, located in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics and other basic health information
• Administer basic health care and medical treatments
• Provide assistance with daily living activities including dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting
• Assist with meal preparation and dining needs
• Support patients' emotional and spiritual needs
• Manage laundry and clean patient living areas or treatment rooms
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients
• 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
• Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• If working in Wisconsin, must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with current work eligibility or be 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
• If working in North Dakota, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training and competency validation or within a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with varied shift times
• PRN (as-needed) employment
• Weekly hours vary

Compensation

• Salary range: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Additional Requirements

• Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
• Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are required.