Cardiac Patient Care Technician - Part-Time Day/Evening

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac unit in Minneapolis. The role supports RN staff with vital signs, ADLs, and documentation, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position is 0.5 FTE, with an 8/12 combo day/evening shift Monday through Friday and every 4th weekend rotation. Requirements include CNA/academy completion or equivalent, BLS certification, and prior direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old or 17 with HS diploma or GED.
• Completion of CNA program or nursing assistant academy required or equivalent.
• NREMT certification on hire or prior direct patient care experience.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) or in-house BLS training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs and monitor patient status according to policy.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and transfers under RN supervision.
• Answer call lights promptly and document care and observations.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and routine documentation in the EMR.
• Support unit staff with patient transport, mobility and safety tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

CNA program

Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy

NREMT certification

Clinical rotations in nursing program

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac unit in Minneapolis. The role supports RN staff with vital signs, ADLs, and documentation, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position is 0.5 FTE, with an 8/12 combo day/evening shift Monday through Friday and every 4th weekend rotation. Requirements include CNA/academy completion or equivalent, BLS certification, and prior direct patient care experience.