Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Unit

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Working collaboratively with all members of the care team, the PCT contributes to patient outcomes and the department’s delivery of compassionate, safe, high-quality care, while demonstrating commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

The position 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 cardiovascular patients, including those requiring hemodynamic monitoring, recovery care after cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, STEMI treatment, care for end-stage heart failure exacerbations, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The unit also serves as the hospital’s stroke unit.

The schedule is a 12-hour straight night shift, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Every third weekend and a holiday rotation are required. The position is scheduled for 12 hours weekly (0.3 FTE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, except for positions at Peabody Manor, The Heritage, or Juliette Manor.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic 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.

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 concerns.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or risks to help prevent a crisis.
• Collect clinical data and information on patients 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 offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team-member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.
• Excellent compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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