Nurse Tech Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown Unit
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open patient care technician jobs in Michigan post a median of $19.50 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$20.26, across 14 jobs that state their pay. Patient care technicians employed in Michigan earn a median of $19.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Loc0331-Butterworth Hospital Loc0331-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids reported 277 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 10,812,050 hours worked: 5.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Spectrum Health
Medicare gives Spectrum Health 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Michigan's hospitals average 3.0). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 46% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Michigan hospitals by rating.
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About the job
About this unit
7 Meijer Heart Center is a 46-bed Non ICU unit that cares for cardio-thoracic patients after surgery. We specialize in both cardiac, pulmonary and transplant care. Our primary patient populations are post-operative coronary artery bypass (CABG), cardiac valve surgeries, lung surgeries, heart, and lung transplant, and VAD patients (an artificial heart pump). We admit post-surgical patients’ day of surgery, after the cardiovascular recovery unit or from the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTCC) depending on their procedure and clinical needs. If a patient needs intensive care, they are transferred to CTCC and return to us when their condition has stabilized.
About Meijer Heart Center
The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. Our other sites are outpatient imaging departments.
Scope of work
Our part time staff orient 3 shifts per week, for multiple weeks in a row, before beginning regular part time self scheduling. They must be available to orient on variable weekdays.
Our patients are very complex and require medical, physical, and emotional support. This is a stepdown/progressive care unit and Nurse Techs are responsible for caring for 6-10 patients per shift. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient within our clinics alongside RN’s/Providers. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
- Experience in direct patient care is preferred
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Progressive Care Unit Cardiothoracic Surgical 7 MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
12
Hours of Work
7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Days Worked
Variable weekdays, rotational weekends
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
From Corewell Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Corewell Health
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system in Michigan with 21 (source: Corewell Health, About Us) hospitals, 300+ (source: Corewell Health, About Us) outpatient locations and 60,000+ (source: Corewell Health, About Us) team members, with headquarters in Grand Rapids and Southfield. Source: Corewell Health, About Us
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