Nephrology PCT PRN Nights

San Juan Regional Medical Center; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to join a patient-centered team that communicates effectively within the care environment and helps create a healing atmosphere. The role supports nurses, performs essential patient care tasks, and participates in performance improvement activities while delivering quality service in a busy hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and CNA/PCT training, BLS certification within two weeks of hire,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience or certification as a Nursing Assistant, or completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program if no experience/certification.
• BLS certification within two weeks of hire.
• Legible printing, clear speaking voice, typing/computer skills.
• Mature, courteous deportment.
• Driver’s license free of violations (SJRIR).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development for self and others.
• Collaborates with all team members to provide skillful, supportive care for all patients.
• Communicates pertinent information to members of the patient care team.
• Supports and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides quality internal and external customer service.
• Possesses communication skills strong enough to participate with the team, manage conflict, and work successfully with the public.
• Has ability to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties.
• Deals with the emotional stress of caring for dying and chronically ill patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication

Typing / computer skills

Mature, courteous deportment

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant training or certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works as part of a patient‑focused team to communicate within the care environment and create a healing atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development for self and others
• Collaborates with all team members to provide skillful, supportive care for all patients
• Communicates pertinent information to members of the patient care team
• Supports and participates in performance improvement activities
• Provides quality internal and external customer service
• Possesses communication skills strong enough to participate with the team, manage conflict, and work successfully with the public
• Has ability to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties
• Deals with the emotional stress of caring for dying and chronically ill patients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience or certification as a Nursing Assistant, or completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program if no experience/certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within two weeks of hire
• Legible printing, clear speaking voice, typing/computer skills
• Mature, courteous deportment
• Driver’s license free of violations (SJRIR)

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge before unit orientation or documentation of formal class within three years
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Multi‑language ability

Physical Demands

• Meets OSHA training requirements
• Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Intermittent or prolonged standing, walking, and sitting
• Repetitive motions such as wrist/hand movements, typing, filing
• Ability to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds using approved hospital transport devices
• Accepts the risk of job‑related illness and injury which may cause long‑term health problems

Core Values

Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitality demand a deeper level of commitment and guide all patient care activities.