Patient Support Technician

Avera PACE
Sioux Falls, SD
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Patient Support Technician provides services to support patient care, including transportation of patients and equipment, and providing supportive 1:1 care for patients requiring a sitter.

What You Will Do

Prepares and assists patients for transportation, maintains proper lifting technique, and identifies broken and damaged equipment. Provides 1:1 observation and patient care duties for patients as assigned under the direction of unit nursing staff.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles, and will promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Requirements

  • High School or GED Equivalent
  • one to three months related experience and/or training
  • visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • ability to communicate effectively with others
  • ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Benefits

  • Pay range: $18.00 - $23.50
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