Pulse patient Care Tech

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System’s Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing care, transport patients, and handle clerical functions within a hospital setting. This role helps ensure superior patient health outcomes and seamless care delivery by collaborating with nurses and practitioners.

You will build age-appropriate nursing care expertise, leverage strong communication skills, and participate in a team-driven environment focused on patient-centered care and service

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Assistant-Registered Certification Eligible (Must apply within seven days of hire).
• Must obtain Medical Assistant-Registered Certification within sixty days of hire.
• Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure.
• MA-Registered Certification Eligible.
• MA-P credential may be accepted in lieu of MA-R.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Recent bedside care experience in a health care environment.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure

Medical Assistant-Registered Certification Eligible

MA-P credential in lieu of MA-R

Current BLS Certification

Job description

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.

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Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician 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.

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
• Medical Assistant-Registered Certification Eligible (Must apply within seven (7) days of hire)
• Must obtain Medical Assistant-Registered Certification within sixty (60) days of hire
• Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure
• Medical Assistant-Registered Certification Eligible
• MA-P credential may be accepted in lieu of MA-R
• Current BLS Certification
• Recent bed side care experience in a health care environment

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.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .