Day Shift PCT: Patient Care, Vitals & Phlebotomy

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM seeks a day shift, full-time Medical Surgical 2nd Floor Patient Care Tech (PCT). You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, transport patients, and support the nursing team to ensure quality care.

Required: High School or GED and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred: phlebotomy experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and CNA/PCT or EMT-P certification (or current enrollment in nursing school).

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to direct patient care.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy experience, knowledge of Medical Terminology, CNA/PCT or EMT-P certification (or current nursing school enrollment).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs under nursing supervision.
• Observe patients’ progress and report to Registered Nurse or medical staff.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Measure intake/output and assist with range of motion; draw blood when required.

Skills

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM seeks a day shift, full-time Medical Surgical 2nd Floor Patient Care Tech (PCT). You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, transport patients, and support the nursing team to ensure quality care.

Required: High School or GED and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred: phlebotomy experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and CNA/PCT or EMT-P certification (or current enrollment in nursing school).