Patient Care Technician -Very Part Time

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

7d • 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. The PCT collaborates with the care team to support patient outcomes and deliver compassionate, safe care, while contributing to department goals and pursuing continuous growth and professional development.

The position is on the Cardiovascular Unit at ThedaCare Appleton, a 24-bed telemetry-monitored unit within 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 or cardiac arrhythmias, and patients with end-stage heart failure.

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. The role requires working every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and participating in a holiday rotation. Scheduled hours are 12 per week (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 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 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 collect specimens.
• 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 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