PCT - Patient Care Technician - Post Acute Care & Community Services - PRN

Sanford Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide basic patient care services and support activities within ambulatory services at the Imagenetics Building in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This PRN position offers flexible scheduling with varying weekly hours and a salary range of $16.50 to $23.00 per hour.

Clinical Setting

You will work in an ambulatory clinic setting, providing multi-skilled patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. You will serve patients across all age groups, from adolescence through geriatrics, with attention to age-related care needs and cultural diversity.

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Schedule

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

Additional Requirements

You must be self-motivated and independent, with the ability to work well with team members. You must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills. You will be required to obtain and maintain department-specific competencies and certifications.

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.