Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg - Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM 87102
About the Job
Overview:
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 5th floor 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.
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma 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.
Source : Lovelace Medical Center