Patient Care Technician-PCT

Cardiac Telemetry Unit Position

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description: The Cardiac Telemetry Unit (3SE) is a 37-bed unit providing 24-hour care to cardiac patients. Cardiac patients are treated for conditions and diagnoses such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chest pain, post-myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy. Our Cardiac Telemetry Unit is generally a fast-paced unit where you can gain valuable experience making quick, sound decisions for patients.

General Patient Care - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient.

Technical Care - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, 12-lead ECG, changes dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures.

Equipment - Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.

Transport - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.

Communication - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee, and department information to ensure patient rights.

Quality Improvement - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education: Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Minimum Experience: Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications: Required: Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA

Other: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program.

Benefits from Day One

Competitive Shift Differentials

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Referral Rewards

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.30 - $26.81 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.