As a PCT on the Cardiac Neuro Unit, you’ll support nurses in caring for cardiac, neuro, medical‑surgical, and ICU stepdown patients who require close monitoring. You’ll assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and provide compassionate bedside care, including support for patients nearing the end of life. Your steady presence and attention to detail help ensure patients receive safe, high‑quality care.
What You’ll Gain
Working on the Cardiac Neuro Unit gives you experience with a wide range of patients — including cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and stepdown‑level care — helping you build strong clinical judgment and hands‑on skills. You’ll strengthen abilities in vital signs, mobility support, patient monitoring, communication, and recognizing changes in patient status. With structured orientation, frequent leadership check‑ins, and a supportive team, you’ll build confidence quickly and develop a strong foundation for future growth.
What You’ll Do
About the Cardiac Neuro Unit
The Cardiac Neuro Unit is a 19‑bed blended‑scope unit caring for cardiac, neuro, and ICU stepdown patients, with 8 beds designated for stepdown. The team cares for complex patients who require close monitoring. The unit offers a strong teamwork culture focused on safe, high‑quality care.
Requirements
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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