Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician - Emergency DepartmentPRN positions availableWorkplace DetailsJoin our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.Job SummaryThisposition will perform in assisting professional nursing staff and Emergency Physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the RN or Physician.Wage range: $16.25-$24.76Responsibilities include: Provides direct and indirect care to patients. Performs secretarial duties: answering phones, placing calls, order entry, logging patient information, and obtaining old records. Assists with cleaning patient treatment areas. Restocks and orders supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts. Cleans instruments and utensils and delivers to sterile processing department. Observes and reports changes in patient's physical and emotional condition. Transports patients to appropriate areas. Keeps patient treatment areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and nursing station in order. Other duties may be assigned.BenefitsPrairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Roth IRA retirement plan Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness CenterQualifications High school or equivalent.Strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Must be adept at communicating from age neonate through geriatric years of age. Knowledge of medical terminology required.Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening and reference check as a condition of employment.