Patient Care Tech/ PCT Med Surg

Lovelace Health System

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Albuquerque, New Mexico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care and assistance with daily activities under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and reporting patient progress to Registered Nurses.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. You are expected to assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS certification

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

CNA

PCT

EMT-P

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Med Surg-2N, 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 Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho. It is home to a 24-hour emergency department, where patients can see a provider in about 30 minutes or less. It offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities, such as ENT, bariatric and orthopedic service lines.

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

For nearly 100 years, Lovelace Health System has set new standards of care in New Mexico through revolutionary advances in medicine and surgery. Today, that legacy of accomplishment continues in our commitment to advanced technology and sensitive care. At Lovelace, we believe that each encounter with a patient or health care consumer offers an opportunity to make a difference in their health and well-being – and in our reputation for caring, customer service and positive outcomes. We've made investments in technology and programs to meet Albuquerque's evolving needs. With a network of acute care hospitals and Lovelace Medical Group clinics, we serve patients throughout the greater Albuquerque and Rio Rancho metropolitan area, as well as Roswell. We not only strive to be the provider of choice for patients, but employer of choice for health care professionals in New Mexico.
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