Patient Care Tech​/PCT Med Surg

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Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Med Surg- 2W Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Nurses 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 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:

• 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care
• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Work toward approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care