Unit Secretary​/Nursing Tech - Cardiac Progressive Care

Location: 1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States

Compensation Range: $15.59 – $21.64 per hour

Presbyterian Hospital is hiring a Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech to perform secretarial/clerical duties while serving as a communication center for the nursing unit. The role includes specific patient care procedures (e.g., bedside testing) under the direction of a licensed Nurse and support procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety program with wearable badges.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.

• Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures.
• Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where documentation exists.
• Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport, and other tasks as needed.
• Operates patient monitoring systems (cardiac, fetal, etc.) and performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometry, urinalysis.
• Handles specimen transport, biohazard disposal, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintains correct census and bed status report; assembles and organizes patient charts.
• Provides patient care tasks including vital signs collection, nutritional assistance, and activities of daily living support.
• Communicates information pertinent to end‑of‑shift summation before leaving the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School/GED required.
• Clinical experience OR completion of Unit Secretary course OR completion of self‑study module preferred.
• Must successfully complete competency verification before starting on assigned unit.
• BLS required at time of hire.

Presbyterian employees have access to a unique wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, and wellness challenges.

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not‑for‑profit, with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees, including more than 1,600 providers.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.