Patient Care Technician

Sanford Health

. Perform basic patient care services and support activities within ambulatory services .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSioux Falls • South Dakota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in basic patient care services, including measuring vital signs and conducting drug screens, while adhering to healthcare standards and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and equipment, along with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented clinic setting.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Patient Care ServicesMedical TerminologyClinical Experience

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementDrug ScreeningPoint-Of-Care UrinalysisMedical Equipment PreparationBiomedical Waste DisposalPatient Care Area MaintenanceInventory Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Nursing Assistant Registration (ND)

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAnatomyPhysiologyMedical TerminologyAmbulatory Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform basic patient care services and support activities within ambulatory services
Provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional
Measure height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and color vision
Conduct drug screens and point-of-care urinalysis
Perform reception and clerical tasks
Apply age-related patient care and cultural diversity knowledge for patients from adolescence through geriatrics
Prepare patient treatment areas and medical equipment for use
Clean medical equipment and dispose of biomedical waste according to standards and policy
Clean and maintain patient care areas and treatment rooms
Monitor medical inventory stock levels and restock or reorder as needed
Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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