Patient Care Tech​/PCT Post Surgical Med Surg

Position: Patient Care Tech / PCT Post Surgical Med Surg
Overview:
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Post Surgical, 8th floor 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 under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.

• Observe 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.

• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.

• Measures and records patients‘ intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with a range of motion, and draws blood.

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.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.

• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.

• 2 years experience in acute or long-term care

• Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school

• Knowledge of medical terminology