Patient Care Technician (Heart Failure/Pulmonary)

Quick Facts

• Role: Patient Care Technician (Heart Failure/Pulmonary)

• Schedule: Full-time nights

Description

The Patient Care Technician assists and supports the Professional Registered Nurse with both direct and indirect patient care activities, in accordance with organizational standards and applicable regulatory/accreditation requirements. The role includes patient monitoring and care tasks such as vital signs, cardiac monitoring/EKGs, oxygen and suction setup, specimen collection, documentation, and timely response to emergency call lights. You also maintain a safe, clean environment and complete delegated duties to support efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge workflows
• Measure and document vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight/height as applicable, blood pressure)
• Record intake and output, including drain output
• Apply cardiac monitor/oximetry; obtain EKG
• Obtain capillary blood glucose and perform phlebotomy
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum)
• Apply fetal monitor equipment; discontinue heplocks and foley catheters; administer enemas
• Provide newborn care as assigned (e.g., hearing screening, bath/dressing, foot prints, feeding assistance, glucose checks)
• Provide morning/evening care, bed baths, and peri-care; support patient comfort and safety measures
• Set up oxygen and suction equipment and other respiratory equipment
• Apply dressings for Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown
• Prepare rooms for MD/RN assessments and assist with directed procedures
• Transport patients and respond to urgent/emergent situations; initiate basic life support
• Document observations and promptly notify the RN of condition changes
• Perform post-mortem care and transport bodies when necessary
• Indirect care: maintain cleanliness/safety, complete delegated RN tasks, manage stocking/inventory, ensure equipment functioning, and support quality improvement/QC activities

Requirements

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in a School of Nursing with successful completion of basic clinical rotations
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
• High school diploma
• Previous healthcare setting experience preferred
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Benefits

Benefits are available to support employees’ overall well-being and protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility depends on employment classification; detailed benefits information is available through the employer benefits page.