Patient Care Technician Advanced Cardiac Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in the 50-bed Advanced Cardiac Care unit at Osborn Medical Center, a fast-paced, high-acuity environment serving cardiac, trauma, ventilator, and telemetry patients. A specialized pod cares for cardiothoracic surgery patients, including postoperative patients who need frequent mobility assistance and activities-of-daily-living support. The role is suited to candidates with inpatient hospital experience and nursing students seeking hands-on clinical experience. The unit emphasizes collaboration among nurses and PCTs and compassionate, patient-focused care. This is a full-time night-shift position consisting of three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM. Shift self-scheduling is available, but scheduled workdays vary and are not fixed. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable. The technician provides patient-related care under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care accurately. A high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification are required. Applicants must have completed Block 1 of nursing education, hold one of the specified healthcare credentials, or have the specified recent healthcare experience. Six months of acute-care experience and certain additional certifications are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to provide patient care under licensed caregiver supervision and observe, report, and document patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute-care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, including personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Assist with, observe, and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered.
- Evening and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
