Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Observation Unit (PCT) - Gateway

Job description

Campus: Gateway
Unit: Cardiac Observation Unit (COU)
Shift: Day Shift
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Cardiac Observation Unit
If you want a hands-on role in one of the most advanced and fast-moving areas of the hospital, the Cardiac Observation Unit (COU) is where you’ll want to be. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) , you’ll be directly involved in caring for patients recovering from high-level cardiac and electrophysiology procedures—supporting some of the most complex and closely monitored patients in the facility.
This is not routine care. This is specialized cardiac recovery and observation , where your attention, speed, and compassion directly support patient safety and comfort during critical recovery periods.
Why This Unit Stands Out
The COU is a high-acuity, procedure-heavy cardiac unit where you’ll see a wide range of advanced interventions, including:
• Cardiac catheterizations and structural heart procedures
• Ablations, cardioversions, and electrophysiology studies
• Pacemaker, defibrillator, and loop recorder implants
• Advanced procedures such as TAVR and LAAO recoveries
• Chest pain rule-outs and arrhythmia observation cases

With a 30-bed, 24/7/365 operation that blends procedural recovery and acute observation, this unit gives you constant exposure to cutting-edge cardiac care and rapid clinical decision-making.
If you want experience that builds real cardiovascular knowledge fast, this is it.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be a critical part of the care team, helping patients safely transition through recovery and observation:
• Provide hands-on patient care including hygiene, comfort, and daily needs
• Assist with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers
• Monitor and accurately record vital signs
• Document patient information that guides clinical decisions
• Support patients and families through high-stress, high-stakes moments

This role requires presence, resilience, and strong attention to detail—because in cardiac recovery, small changes matter.
What Makes This a Strong Opportunity
• Direct exposure to advanced cardiac and procedural recovery care
• Fast-paced environment that builds strong clinical skills quickly
• High-acuity patient population that strengthens critical thinking
• A meaningful role where your care supports life-saving interventions

Requirements
• Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider certification within six months of hire
• High school diploma or GED preferred