Patient Care Technician -Very Part Time

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

5d • 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.

This position is 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 people recovering from cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, experiencing STEMI or end-stage heart failure, or receiving treatment for cardiac arrhythmias. The schedule is one 12-hour variable shift, either 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m. or 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with a requirement to work every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and a holiday rotation. 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.
• 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 address their concerns.
• Identify and escalate changes in patient status or risks to help prevent a crisis.
• Collect clinical data and information about patients and report it to the care team.
• Reposition, transfer, ambulate, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with hygiene, eating, restroom use, dressing, and other basic needs.
• 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.
• Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Access and affordability resources, 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.

What This Job Offers

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