Patient Care Technician Cardiac Observation Unit (PCT) Gateway

Campus: Gateway
Unit: Cardiac Observation Unit (COU)
Shift: Day Shift

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 youll want to be. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) youll be directly involved in caring for patients recovering from high-level cardiac and electrophysiology proceduressupporting 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.

The COU is a high-acuity procedure-heavy cardiac unit where youll 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.

Youll 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 detailbecause in cardiac recovery small changes matter.

• 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

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

Required Experience:

IC