Patient Care Technician PHI Float Pool

Pulse Heart Institute; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute in Tacoma, WA is seeking a flexible Patient Care Technician for the Float Pool. You will cover nursing care, transport patients, and perform clerical tasks to support patient health outcomes. This FTE .9 role works nights with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends, traveling between local Pulse locations to collaborate with nurses and support comprehensive cardiac care. This role offers exposure to diverse clinical settings and a strong care-team environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure
• Current BLS Certification
• Previous patient care experience preferred
• Previous Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform a dynamic range of duties and functions throughout the hospital.
• Assist in basic nursing care, transportation of patients, and clerical functions.
• Apply strong interpersonal skills when caring for patients across diverse groups.
• Collaborate with healthcare practitioners or RNs for quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator experience (preferred)

Tools

Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

$23.61 - $39.01/hourly Posted 4 days ago Full Time Less than 10 applies

Pulse Heart Institute

Tacoma, WA 98402

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician Pulse Heart Institute Float Pool is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a dynamic and comprehensive role within our health care system. By covering nursing care, transportation of patients, and clerical functions, you will support exceptional patient health outcomes.

As float pool employee you will travel between locations, offering you a variety of facilities and staff to work with. In this role you will hone your clerical and communication skills, develop age-appropriate nursing care expertise, and collaborate to support patient care and services.

FTE: .9, Shift: Nights, Schedule: 12 hour shifts rotating weekends

Responsibilities

• You will perform a dynamic range of duties and functions throughout the hospital
• You will assist in basic nursing care, transportation of patients, and clerical functions
• Apply your strong interpersonal skills when providing care for patients across a diverse spectrum of ethnic and social groups
• Collaborate with health care practitioner or registered nurse for comprehensive quality care

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure
• Current BLS Certification
• Previous patient care experience preferred
• Previous Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred

Why Pulse Heart Institute?

Physician-led care

Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.

Proven excellence

Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award - the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.

Comprehensive cardiovascular care

A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.

People-first culture

We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.

Well-being and support

Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $23.61 - $39.01 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

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