Patient Care Technician Intermediate Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician supports patient care in a 34-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a fast-paced, high-acuity stepdown unit caring for patients transitioning from the ICU, Emergency Department, and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry floors. Patients may be recovering from cardiac surgery, require tracheostomy or ventilator support, or have multiple drips and other complex clinical needs. The IMCU bridges the gap between ICU and Telemetry and provides opportunities for experience and skill development. Patient Care Technicians typically care for 11–12 patients. The unit is in Pavilion 3 and features modern patient rooms and state-of-the-art equipment. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician provides patient-related care across the life span of patients served in the unit, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and documents delivered care accurately. This is a full-time day-shift role working three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Self-scheduling is available, but workdays may vary and weekend and holiday rotations are required.
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 healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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 assigned portions of the patient care plan.
- Assist, 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 health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.
- Weekend shift differentials, with evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
