Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Medical Surgical Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque's Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.

• 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 in an entry level position providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing and medical staff

• Assist 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 collect specimen for lab tests

• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

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

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1 year experience in acute or long-term care

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course

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