PCT – Cardiac ICU – Part Time
Job Description
Provide bedside patient care in the Cardiac ICU under RN/LPN supervision.
Careers With Purpose
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.
Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Shift: 12 Hours – Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 24.00
Salary Range: $17.00 – $24.00
Department Details
Our Cardiac ICU is a highly acute unit with a large surgical volume of patients. We have a fast, yet fun learning environment and opportunities to work with many different pieces of equipment. Lots of learning opportunities for nursing students, or anyone looking to refine/gain CNA experience. Shifts: day/evening rotation, including a weekend and holiday rotation.
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). 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 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.
Provide patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, Record vital statistics and health information, Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal needs, Prepare and clean treatment areas and equipment; dispose of biomedical waste according to policy, Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
