Job Description

Campus: Gateway
Unit: Heart Floor / CVICU
Shift: Days

Join a Specialized Cardiac Care Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to build valuable clinical experience in a highly specialized healthcare environment? As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on our Heart Floor at The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway, you'll be an essential member of a collaborative care team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care.

What You'll Do

Working alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, you'll provide hands-on support that directly impacts patient comfort, recovery, and overall experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting patients with daily personal care needs such as bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, and linen changes
• Supporting patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, and repositioning to promote safety and recovery
• Monitoring and documenting vital signs and other important patient information
• Accurately recording observations in patient charts to support quality care
• Providing compassionate emotional support to patients and families throughout their healthcare journey

Every interaction offers an opportunity to improve a patient's day and contribute to positive outcomes.

Why You'll Love This Unit

The Heart Floor at The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway is a premier 24-bed cardiovascular unit dedicated to caring for both medical and surgical cardiac patients. This is an excellent environment for those interested in gaining exposure to advanced cardiac care and expanding their clinical knowledge.

Highlights of the unit include:

• Care for a diverse range of cardiovascular conditions and procedures, including heart attacks, chest pain, angioplasties (PTCA), open-heart surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), carotid procedures, thoracic surgeries, and more
• Three levels of patient care within one unit: Telemetry, Step-Down, and Critical Care
• Advanced monitoring capabilities in every patient room
• A unique patient-centered model where open-heart surgery patients remain in the same room from admission through discharge, allowing caregivers to build stronger patient relationships and continuity of care
• Early involvement in cardiac rehabilitation and recovery processes
• Opportunities to work alongside highly skilled cardiovascular specialists and interdisciplinary teams

What We're Looking For

We're seeking compassionate, dependable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and are committed to providing outstanding patient care. This role offers meaningful patient interaction, valuable clinical experience, and the chance to make a lasting impact on patients and families during critical moments of their lives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within six months of hire

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll gain specialized cardiac care experience, work with an exceptional team, and make a difference every day, we'd love to have you join us.