Patient Care Technician - PCT - Cardiac Cath Lab - FT Days

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility : Heart Hospital

Location : Sioux Falls, SD

Address : 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : 16.00 - 23.00

Pay Info : Sign on bonus available for eligible applicants

Department Details

Shifts are as following : Five 8 hour shifts per week No weekend and holiday commitment

Job 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). Work directly with the cardiac catheterization department performing the following duties : Safely transport patients to their procedure in the cardiac catheterization department. Retrieve medical records, prescriptions and other clinical documentation for patients as requested. Required to lift, or assisting in lifting patients to gurneys, wheelchairs or other devices to facilitate transport. Provide assistance with basic health care needs including : grooming, toileting, emotional and spiritual needs. Assist in transporting specimens, documents or patient possessions. Assist with turning over procedure rooms by removing trash / lines, cleaning equipment / floors and changing out sharps containers. Must comply with enterprise guidelines and policies of health, safety and security at all times, and become familiar with medical terms and certain pieces of medical equipment. Fill in as unit secretary when needed

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.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.