Patient Care Technician PHI Float Pool

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Care Technician at Pulse Heart Institute. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to support patient health outcomes by providing essential nursing care, patient transportation, and clerical functions. As a float pool employee, you will work across various locations, enhancing your skills in communication and age-appropriate nursing care. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to simplifying complex cardiovascular care for patients. Embrace the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Assistant-Registered Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care and patient transportation.
• Collaborate with healthcare practitioners for quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Nursing Care

Clerical Functions

Patient Transportation

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician-led organization with multi-specialty partnerships in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular, and Cardiovascular Service Lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs make us a world-class healthcare destination for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care, including complex structural heart disease, interventions, advanced heart failure services, and cutting-edge imaging technologies.

FTE and Schedule

FTE: 0.9
Shift: Days
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician at Pulse Heart Institute Float Pool offers a dynamic and comprehensive role within our healthcare system. You will support patient health outcomes by covering nursing care, patient transportation, and clerical functions. As a float pool employee, you will work across various locations, enhancing your clerical, communication, and age-appropriate nursing care skills, and collaborating to support patient care and services.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of duties throughout the hospital, including basic nursing care, patient transportation, and clerical tasks.
• Apply strong interpersonal skills to provide care for patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.
• Collaborate with healthcare practitioners and registered nurses to ensure comprehensive quality care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Assistant-Registered Certification Eligible (must apply within 7 days of hire).
• Obtain Medical Assistant-Registered Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure.
• MA-P credential may be accepted in lieu of MA-R.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Previous Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred.

Why Choose Pulse?

• Belonging: We strive to create a true sense of belonging for all caregivers.
• Mission-driven: Our mission is to give people their best life by simplifying complex cardiovascular care for our patients.
• Award-winning: Recognized with the Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for several years, including 2024.
• Employee-centric: Ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes.
• Lifestyle: Enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with its water, mountains, and forests.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay range is $22.47 - $37.15 USD, influenced by experience, certifications, and education. Pay will reflect the appropriate step on the pay scale if associated with a union contract. Associated benefit details can be viewed here.