Patient Care Tech / PCT Cvicu

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Coronary Care (Cardiovascular ICU) 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:

• Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is New Mexico's only hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including the state's only facility performing left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant and a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.

• At Lovelace, 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

• Patient Care Tech works in an entry level position providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

• Assists 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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

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

Preferred Job Requirements:

• One (1) year experience in acute or long-term care

• Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course