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Patient Care Assistant - Pulse Heart Institute GS

MultiCare Health System·Puyallup, Washington

$23 - $34/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 23 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive patient care support including dressing changes, vital signs, and data gathering under the direction of RNs and physicians. Collaborate with the nursing staff to ensure high-quality cardiovascular and thoracic care for patients and families.

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.

FTE

  • .9,
  • Shift:
  • Nights,
  • Schedule: 12 hour shifts rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works withing the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing.

As a PCA at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • You will perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
  • You will provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
  • Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
  • You will effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties

Requirements

  • Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
  • Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement; For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse’s Assistant is required
  • Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card
  • Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

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 $22.67 - $33.66 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 [https://jobs.multicare.org/pay-benefits/].

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $34/hr
Location
Puyallup, Washington
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MultiCare Health System

MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Since then, MultiCare has partnered with our communities across the Pacific Northwest to answer calls to health, offering trusted expertise and compassionate care close to...

Salary listed on 1,014 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Washington nursing roles remain steady

In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.

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