Night Med-Surg PCT: Compassionate Patient Care Tech

Ardent; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a night-shift, full-time Med Surg 4th-floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM. The role provides bedside support, vital signs, phlebotomy-related tasks, and daily activity assistance in a fast-paced acute-care setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 14 days of hire, and preferred phlebotomy experience alongside a couple of years in acute or similar care environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy experience or completion of a Phlebotomy course.

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 range of motion, and draws blood.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ardent is seeking a night-shift, full-time Med Surg 4th-floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM. The role provides bedside support, vital signs, phlebotomy-related tasks, and daily activity assistance in a fast-paced acute-care setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 14 days of hire, and preferred phlebotomy experience alongside a couple of years in acute or similar care environments.