Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg - Lovelace Westside Hospital

Join our team as a variable 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 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. 

• 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
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties

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