Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg
About The Position
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 5th floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
Requirements
- High School or GED.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years’ experience in acute or long-term care.
- Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
- Observe patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered nurses or other medical staff.
- Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
- Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
- Additionally, this position measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.
Benefits
- career growth opportunities
- tuition assistance
- resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being
- paid time off
- comprehensive health benefits
- supportive, inclusive culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
