Patient Care Technician (PCT) Inpatient - Orthopedics

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Orthopedics inpatient unit at Bismarck Medical Center. This is a full-time position working 12-hour day shifts on a schedule that includes every third weekend. The orthopedics unit holds an Advanced Orthopedic Certification by the Joint Commission and operates with a multidisciplinary, team-based approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patients 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
• Assist patients with daily living activities including dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, and dining
• Support patients' emotional and spiritual needs
• Manage patient laundry and clean patient living areas and treatment rooms
• Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patients
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use and 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 North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, 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
• 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

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 day shifts
• Every third weekend required
• 36 hours per week
• Full-time position

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $16.50 to $24.00 per hour
• $5,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work and life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Additional Requirements

• Drug screen and pre-employment background screening required as a condition of employment
• Sanford maintains a Drug Free Workplace Policy