PCT - Patient Care Technician - 32nd & Ellis Family Medicine Clinic - PRN

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services at 32nd Ellis Family Medicine Clinic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled professionals who provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional, working with patients from adolescence through geriatrics.

Clinical Setting

This position is located at 32nd Ellis Clinic, a family medicine clinic operated by Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care services including height, weight, and blood pressure measurements
• Conduct visual acuity and color vision screening
• Perform drug screens and point of care urinalysis
• Complete reception and clerical tasks
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use
• Prepare and clean medical equipment
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with 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 patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-related patient care and cultural diversity

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers certification 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

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Minimum of six months' experience
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Employment Type: PRN (as needed)
• Weekly Hours: Varies

Compensation

• Salary Range: $16.50 - $23.00 per hour

Additional Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and independent
• Must work well with team members
• Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills
• Drug screen and pre-employment background screening required as a condition of employment
• Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications