Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Unit

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

4d • 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 the care team, the PCT contributes to patient outcomes and department goals through compassionate, safe care and a commitment to continued growth and professional development.

The role is on the 24-bed telemetry-monitored Cardiovascular Unit at ThedaCare Appleton, part of an accredited STEMI program. The unit cares for cardiovascular patients, including adults recovering from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, patients with STEMI, end-stage heart failure or cardiac arrhythmias, and stroke patients.

The schedule is a 12-hour straight night shift, 5:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., with every third weekend and a holiday rotation required. The position is scheduled for 12 hours per week and 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 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 patient risks.
• Collect clinical data and information on patients and report it to the care team.
• Reposition, transfer, ambulate, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with 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

• Lifestyle wellness offerings, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, 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.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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