Patient Care Technician PHI Float Pool

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

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the FLOAT POOL in Tacoma, WA. The role covers nursing care, patient transportation, and clerical tasks across locations, with rotating weekends and 12-hour day shifts.

This dynamic role offers visibility across facilities and teams, building clerical and nursing skills while contributing to patient outcomes. Ideal candidates are high school graduates with Nursing Assistant licensure and current BLS certification; prior patient care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care, transportation of patients, and clerical functions.
• Collaborate with health care practitioners or registered nurses for quality care.
• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care across diverse patient groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure

Current BLS Certification

Job description

## Patient Care Technician PHI Float PoolApply: Tacoma, Washington: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR83807**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.**FTE:** .75, **Shift:** Days, **Schedule:** 12 hour shifts rotating weekends**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.**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 RegistryTM 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.