Patient Care Technician - Float Pool
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStadium Freeway, Goose Hollow, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97205, United States
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856, when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence operates across diverse landscapes ranging from the Columbia Gorge and wine country to sunny southern Oregon, charming coastal communities, and the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. As a not-for-profit network, we provide a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics, outpatient health centers, physician groups, and hospice services. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise: "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.
About the Role
Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on the night shift. This full-time role involves working three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays.
Under the direct supervision of the bedside RN and charge nurse, you will be accountable for facilitating a safe and secure environment for patients, families, and providers. Your primary focus is maintaining a safe, hazard-free, and clean environment that facilitates patient-focused care. You will act as a vital link, maintaining clear communication between patient needs and the nursing team.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued—they're invaluable. We believe that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Your voice matters here as you thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including free and ample parking, a TriMet annual pass for eligible staff in the Portland Service Area, and a Medical Plan Assistance Program providing free or reduced-cost coverage based on household size and income. We also provide tuition reimbursement options, including 100% tuition paid programs for select degrees, up to $5,250 per year. Additional perks include generous Paid Time Off (up to 25 days per year), a retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions, and the Lyra Caregiver Assistance program offering up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per year.
Note: Accepting a new position at another facility within the Providence family may change your current benefits due to changes in Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, or plan policies.
Equal Opportunity
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We believe diversity makes us stronger.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Stadium Freeway, Goose Hollow, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97205, United States
Portland, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide hygiene care including bathing, toileting, and incontinence management
- check_circleMeasure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
- check_circleParticipate in Basic Life Saving (BLS) interventions when required
- check_circleConduct 1:1 patient observation for suicide prevention, elopement, or device dislodgement
- check_circlePerform bladder scanning and assist patients with feeding
- check_circleMaintain a safe, hazard-free, and clean environment for patients and staff
- check_circleWalk patients to promote mobility and safety
Requirements
- verifiedNational Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- verifiedCoursework/Training Medical Terminology Course Or Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire
- verified6 months Health care experience
Nice to Have
Coursework or training in Medical Terminology, or successful completion of a hospital Medical Terminology test within 90 days of hire. 6 months of healthcare experience.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFree, convenient, and ample parkingcheck_circleTriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for eligible staff in Portland Service Areacheck_circleMedical Plan Assistance Program providing free or reduced-cost coverage based on incomecheck_circleTuition reimbursement with 100% tuition paid options up to $5,250 per year for select degreesPaid Time Off of up to 25 days per year for benefit eligible caregivers
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Frequently asked questions about Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services
What does a Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services will provide hygiene care including bathing, toileting, and incontinence management; measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation; participate in basic life saving (bls) interventions when required; and conduct 1:1 patient observation for suicide prevention, elopement, or device dislodgement.
What are the requirements for this Patient Care Technician - Float Pool role?expand_more
To qualify for the Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services position, applicants should have: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association; Coursework/Training Medical Terminology Course Or Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within 90 days of hire; and 6 months Health care experience.
Where is the Patient Care Technician - Float Pool role at Providence Health & Services located?expand_more
Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services is based in Stadium Freeway, Goose Hollow, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97205, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Patient Care Technician - Float Pool job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Providence Health & Services has listed this Patient Care Technician - Float Pool role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Patient Care Technician - Float Pool role?expand_more
Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services typically requires 0.5+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Health & Services is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.