Patient Care Technician in Northfield, Minnesota at Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Patient Care Technician – Surgical Services

Partners with nursing staff to provide direct patient care and clerical duties. Provides ancillary functions to support the daily operations of the unit. This position provides age specific and developmentally appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $20.27–$428.61. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

Provides Patient Centered Care

• Makes observations/collects health status information in a timely manner per policies and procedures as delegated by the RN.
• Reports observations to RN. Immediately reports concerns, changes in patient condition that are outside normal parameters. To include: hydration, elimination, nutrition, mobility, mood, skin changes, pain, vital signs and any problems the patient is having.
• Performs personal care and interventions for patient needs as per policies and procedures and unit schedules. To include: baths, showers, backrubs, shampoos, shaves and foot care.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Provides and documents daily activities and care provided to patients accurately and in a timely manner. To include: assists with meals and feeding, ambulates, turns and positions patients, provides fresh water and between meal nourishments.
• Communicates effectively in a caring manner with compassion.
• Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to unit and patient calls and alarms.
• Provides for the comfort needs of patients and timed position changes to prevent pressure injuries.
• Performs weights and accurately records I & O, collects excretory specimens and obtains routine bedside blood glucose.

Contributes to a Safe Environment for Patients, Visitors and Staff.

Clerical Tasks

Ongoing Development

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.