Patient Care Tech / Med Surg

Overview

Join our team as a night 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:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Lovelace Women's Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

• 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

• Work under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all necessary 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 Nurse or other medical staff.

• Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.

• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.

• Measure and record 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 Diploma or GED equivalent

• Have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school

• Two (2) years' experience in acute or long-term care

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course

• Knowledge of medical terminology