Patient Care Technician - Roger Maris Cancer Center

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:
Day (United States of America)


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32


Compensation:
Starting Rate: $16.00 - $23.00

** $2,500 sign on bonus for qualified hires **


Union Position:
No


Department Details
The Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo, ND, is a premier, nationally recognized oncology center providing comprehensive cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research. Specialized programs, clinical trials, support services, keeping patients care closer to home.

Why you will love this job:
• Family oriented, lots of teamwork between our department and others, flexibility with hours
• Our team works very closely with psych-oncology services, therapy, radiation oncology, inpatient units, research, infusion departments, providers, navigation, lab, radiology, etc.
• Great providers who love to teach
• We have our own education department that offers multiple learnings on diagnoses, supportive care, diversity

Join a team that focuses on exceptional patient care and utilizes advances in technology and healthcare to provide for the best patient experience while allowing them to get care closer to home!

Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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.

Job Description
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.

Qualifications
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.

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 [email protected].