Patient Care Tech / PCT Post Surgical MedSurg - Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM 87102
About the Job
Overview:
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- High School or GED
- Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Job Requirements:
- Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course
- 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
Source : Lovelace Medical Center