Cardiac Patient Care Technician - Very Part Time

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Working collaboratively with the care team, the PCT contributes to high-quality patient outcomes and departmental goals through compassionate, safe care and a commitment to continued growth and professional development.

The role is on the Cardiovascular Unit at ThedaCare Appleton, a 24-bed telemetry-monitored unit and part of an accredited STEMI program. The unit cares for a broad spectrum of cardiovascular patients, including adults recovering from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, patients with STEMI, end-stage heart failure exacerbations, and cardiac arrhythmias. Care includes hemodynamic monitoring. The unit also serves as the hospital’s stroke unit.

This is a very part-time position scheduled for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE), working a 12-hour straight night shift from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Every-third-weekend work and holiday rotation are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; this requirement is excepted for Peabody Manor, The Heritage, or Juliette Manor.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient-care procedures.
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient-care activities using evidence-based practice and competencies specific to the patient population.
• Check patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as needed based on patient type.
• Provide compassionate care, listen to patients’ concerns, and answer questions or guide patients with their concerns.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or risks to help prevent a crisis.
• Collect clinical data and patient information and report it to the care team.
• Reposition, transfer, ambulate, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with basic needs, including hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing.
• Obtain and report patient intake and output.
• Perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate care in an environment that promotes patient safety.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

Benefits

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays and team member cost-sharing premiums.
• Daycare access.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED