Patient Care Tech - Internal Medicine Clinic
Listed compensation
$15-$23/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
- Come join a friendly and fun team at the Internal Medicine Clinic!
This is an impactful role providing care and management of chronic, severe and complex illness for adult and elderly patients. Duties of this role include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in daily workflow.
Monday - Friday
- Shift options 7:30am-4:00pm & 8:00am-4:30pm
- No weekends or holidays!
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus
- Experience credit to wage range
Opportunity for work/life balance and advancement into patient care!
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 provides direct support to nursing staff and providers by preparing exam rooms and monitoring patient vital signs. They assist in the management of chronic and complex illnesses for adult and elderly patients within an ambulatory clinic setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 down 19.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$44k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in North Dakota | 10 active | 1,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −19.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Care Tech - Internal Medicine Clinic at Sanford Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
