Cardiac Stepdown Patient Care Technician

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our collaborative nursing team. In this role, you will support Registered Nurses in providing essential care for patients, including monitoring conditions and assisting with daily needs like mobility and personal care.

The ideal candidate will possess a New Hampshire LNA license and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• CNA certification is required.
• New Hampshire LNA license is mandatory.
• High School diploma or GED is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, and transfers.
• Provide non-medicated care and skin protection.
• Keep patient areas clean and stocked.
• Manage supplies and support infection control.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

New Hampshire LNA license

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Cardiac Stepdown Service Patient Care Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Schedule

Full Time Nights, 36 hours per week, 6p-6a, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You’ll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
• New Hampshire LNA license required
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.