Ardent Health Services Albuquerque , NM 87102
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
Your team is bigger than your department:
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.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
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.
Observes patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
Provides 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.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
High School or GED.
Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.
Preferred Job Requirements:
2 years' experience in acute or long-term care preferre
Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course is preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy preferred.
Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function
Ardent Health Services