Patient Care Technician / PCT Adult Psychiatric
Lovelace Health System
Patient Care Technician / PCT Adult Psychiatric
Lovelace Health System
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Albuquerque, New Mexico
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Technician provides basic patient care, including assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient progress. They are also responsible for recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and performing basic transport and housekeeping duties.
Qualifications
This entry-level Patient Care Technician role requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy experience or coursework, knowledge of medical terminology, and one year of acute or long-term care experience. The position involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in a psychiatric unit.
Job Description
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Adult Psychiatric Unit-A Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- 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.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
Responsibilities
- 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 the 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 or GED.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care.
- Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification.
Lovelace Health System
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