Pulse patient Care Tech

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

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute, part of MultiCare, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing care, patient transportation, and clerical tasks within our cardiovascular care team. You will develop age-appropriate nursing skills, work with registered nurses, and help ensure high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting across a range of service lines, including cardiology and vascular care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to patient safety,

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 (60) days of hire.
• Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure required.
• 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

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant-Registered Certification Eligible

Must obtain Medical Assistant-Registered Certification within sixty (60) days of hire

Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure

MA-P credential may be accepted in lieu of MA-R

Current BLS Certification

Recent bedside care experience in a health care environment

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.