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Sanford Health
Bismarck, North Dakota

Patient Care Tech - Internal Medicine Clinic

Healthcare 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$23/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 28m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $15 - $23 $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position

No

Department Details

We’re a fast-moving clinic that knows how to stay busy and have fun doing it. Our team has each other’s backs, keeps things positive, and works together to get it all done.

Day shift only—no nights, weekends, holidays, or call.

We’re growing fast, so there’s plenty of room to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your career along the way.

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

Whether you're seasoned in the field or just starting out, we welcome patient care technicians of all experience levels. We are seeking a self-motivated, independent and compassionate individual to help serve our patients. Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment while managing various tasks is required. We believe in doing good; it's how we deliver exceptional care and improve the human condition at every stage of life!

Your Day to Day May Include

  • Taking patient vital signs
  • Rooming patients for providers
  • Cleaning and stocking patient treatment rooms
  • Assisting providers and nursing team as needed

Available for You

  • Specialized on-boarding and on the job training
  • Career advancement through educational assistance
  • A workspace that values an encouraging employee experience

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 talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care services and supports clinical activities under the supervision of a licensed professional. Daily tasks include taking vital signs, rooming patients, and maintaining the cleanliness of treatment rooms.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringClinical supportPatient roomingMedical equipment maintenanceCompassionSelf-motivationAdaptability

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the healthcare market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in North Dakota9 active2,057 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
healthcare pay trend+11.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Care Tech - Internal Medicine Clinic at Sanford Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Day Shift Only
No Nights, Weekends, Holidays, or Call
On-the-Job Training
Career Advancement through Educational Assistance

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,242/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.