Patient Care Technicians - PCT

Patient Care Technician

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Profession: PCT

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8H Nights

Hours per Shift: 37.5 hours per week

Experience: 1 year

License: Not required

Certifications: BLS Certification, Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant via NHA

Must-Have: Experience with telemetry

Description: The department is focused on telemetry for cardiac and stroke patients. The unit has a total of 41 beds. Patients require various levels of care, including activities of daily living (ADLs), blood sugar checks, and vital sign monitoring. There are tele/monitor techs available on the unit. Registered Nurses are required to read their own telemetry strips. A charge nurse is present on each shift and does not typically take a patient assignment unless necessary. There are 3-4 nursing aides on each shift, with no specific patient-to-aide ratios in place. Shifts for PCTs include Days, Evenings, and Nights, with a typical schedule made for 4-6 weeks at a time. Travelers are expected to be flexible and assist in filling gaps in permanent staff schedules. Weekend shifts are required every other week, covering Saturday and Sunday. Holiday rotations may also be necessary. There is no on-call or standby requirement for this position. First to float is the expectation for staff when needed. Scrub colors for the position are maroon red. The unit will provide 2 days of classroom orientation and 1 day of precepted orientation for new staff. There is a cancellation policy in place allowing for a limited number of shift cancellations without penalty. The charting system used on the unit is Allscripts.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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