Patient Care Technician, (PCT) - Acute Care/ICU, Full Time (0.9) / Night Shift

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Vested Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Employee Recognition Events

Job summary

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Acute Care/ICU on a 0.9 FTE night shift. The role supports nurses with patient care, vitals, mobility, and comfort, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

You will work on-site, hold Washington CNA certification and BLS, and meet experience requirements. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a team-focused culture that values quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certified nursing assistant in Washington state is required.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• 3–6 months CNA experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers signal lights and bells to determine patients’ needs.
• Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients.
• Transports patients to treatment units as needed.
• Tidy and clean patients’ rooms and assist with toileting.
• Record vitals and report abnormalities to RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Ambulation

Communication

Education

Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Patient Care Technician, (PCT) - Acute Care/ICU, Full Time (0.9) / Night Shift

Job Category : Acute Care/ICU

Requisition Number : PATIE002263

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Acute Care/ICU team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard

• Schedule: Full Time (0.9 FTE) / Night Shift
• Answers signal lights and bells to determine patients’ needs.
• Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients.
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
• Transports patients to treatment units, using wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or may assist them to walk.
• Assist with ambulation.
• Drapes patients for examinations and treatments, and remains with patients, performing such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights.
• Assist patients to bathroom, bedside commode, or with use of bedpan for toileting
• Tidy and clean patients’ rooms.
• Washes and dresses bodies of deceased persons.
• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephones.
• Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rates, glucose levels, and food and liquid intake and output as directed. Reports unusual findings to nurse.
• Assists with turning and repositioning patients as needed.
• Reports to RN any abnormal vital signs, skin breakdown, decline in mentation or other observed changes,
• Places telemetry electrodes accurately when ordered.
• Collects urine and stool specimens for lab, runs guiac testing

What you will bring to the role:

• Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• 3 to 6 months previous CNA experience preferred
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

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