Cardiac Stepdown Patient Care Technician

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Stepdown Patient Care Technician to join our collaborative nursing team. In this role, you will provide vital support to Registered Nurses in delivering hands-on patient care on our cardiac stepdown unit, a specialized setting for patients transitioning from intensive care. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment while assisting patients with daily needs and helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Provide non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Clinical Setting

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with a robust heart and vascular program. The hospital serves communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 36 hours per week
• Days shift: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• New Hampshire LNA (Licensed Nursing Assistant) license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.