Patient Care Technician / PCT 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 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

• 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 specimens 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:

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• 1 year experience in acute or long-term care

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