Patient Care Technician Advanced Cardiac Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in a 50-bed Advanced Cardiac Care unit at Osborn Medical Center, supporting a diverse, high-acuity patient population that includes cardiac, trauma, ventilator, and telemetry patients. A specialized pod cares for cardiothoracic surgery patients who need frequent mobility assistance and activities-of-daily-living support. The role collaborates closely with nurses and other care team members to deliver compassionate, patient-focused care in a fast-paced setting. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician provides patient-related care appropriate to patients’ growth and development across the life span. The position assists with care tasks, observes and reports changes in patient condition, responds to questions or concerns, and documents care accurately. This is a full-time day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Shift and weekend coverage are self-scheduled, and workdays may vary. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend differentials are offered, as are evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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.
- Availability for three 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, with self-scheduled workdays that may vary and required weekend and holiday rotations.
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 under the 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 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 health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials.
- 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
