Patient Care Tech - Internal Medicine Clinic

Sanford Health Careers

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.

Sanford Health is currently seeking a patient care technician for the 5th & Broadway Clinic in Bismarck, ND. This is an impactful role providing care and management of chronic, severe and complex illness for adult and elderly patients. Duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in daily workflow.

Monday - Friday - Shift options 7 : 30a-4 : 00pm & 8 : 00a-4 : 30pm No weekends or holidays

The patient care technician performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient care technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception / clerical tasks.

Patient care technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics. 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 area(s) or treatment rooms. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care. Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum of six months' experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. 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. Basic life support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND) 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.