Patient Care Technician - PCT - Ortho/Neuro - FT Nights
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour · Nights · Three 12-hour shifts per week · 7:00pm - 7:30am 12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America) Three 12 hour shifts per week Shift times are 7:00pm - 7:30am36
- Unit and setting
- Ortho/Neuro · Hospital Patient Care Technician - PCT - Ortho/Neuro - FT Nights
- Term
- Permanent Patient Care Technician - PCT - Ortho/Neuro - FT NightsFull time
Do you qualify?
Preferred
- Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- Also asks
- High school diploma or GED High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
What it pays
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus Sign on bonus available for eligible applicantsEligible applicants
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union
- Day to day
- Record vital statistics and other basic health information Record vital statistics and other basic health information.
- Day to day
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments Administer basic health care and medical treatments
- Day to day
- Provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry
- Day to day
- Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
- Day to day
- Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient.
- Day to day
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use Prepare patient treatment areas for use
- Day to day
- Prepare and clean medical equipment prepare and clean medical equipment
- Day to day
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy
- Day to day
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare.
- Day to day
- Provide one-on-one care to patients when necessary for safe provision of care When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients.
- Weekends
- Every other weekend Every other weekend and holiday commitment
- Holidays
- Every other weekend and holiday commitment
The workplace
Sanford's posted RN roles in the area span clinic triage, cardiac cath lab, pediatric endocrinology, and outpatient work, with hourly ranges roughly $29.50 to $48.
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Sanford’s careers page.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Compensation
Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00
$$$ Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants $$$
Union Position
No
Department Details
Shifts are as following
Three
- 12 hour shifts per week
Every other weekend and holiday commitment Shift times are 7:00pm - 7:30am Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves as caregiver to the patient during the scheduled work period. The Patient Care Technician provides patient-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Job Description
Record vital statistics and other basic health information. Administer basic health care and medical treatments; provide assistance with basic daily living activities, including dressing/undressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, etc., meal preparation and dining needs, emotional and spiritual needs, and laundry. Clean patient living areas or treatment rooms.
Collect non-invasive biological specimens from patient. 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.
Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis. When necessary for safe provision of care, employee will provide one on one care to patients. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be on the North Dakota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry upon completion of training/competency validation or a maximum of four months from the date of initial employment. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
What's around it?
Sioux Falls, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,035/mo
- Household income
- $75,970/yr, all local households, not nurse pay