Cardiac Patient Care Technician - Very Part Time

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

8d • 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 patient outcomes and the department’s goals by delivering compassionate, safe care and demonstrating commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

The role is based on the 24-bed, telemetry-monitored Cardiovascular Unit at ThedaCare Appleton, part of an accredited STEMI program. The unit cares for a broad range of cardiovascular patients, including adults recovering from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, patients experiencing STEMI, end-stage heart failure exacerbations, and cardiac arrhythmias. 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 and a holiday rotation are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience.

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 to appropriate support.
• 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

• Whole-person wellness approach, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Access and affordability programs, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.

What This Job Offers

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